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Ellen Markey, LPC

LPC focused on life transitions and coping
  • Client-centered therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Adults 18 and older

About Ellen Markey

Ellen Markey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with adults age 18 and older. She draws on a practice shaped by experience supporting people facing unexpected health changes, life transitions, and complex emotional reactions such as grief, anxiety, depression, and anger.

Her approach centers on empathetic, attentive listening paired with client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing. Ellen aims to create a calm space where individuals can explore acceptance, build coping strategies, and consider meaningful change at their own pace.

She supports clients with a wide range of concerns, including stress, self-esteem, career challenges, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Ellen also addresses aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and disability, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, and workplace issues. She welcomes conversations about practical adjustments such as career moves, household changes, and other life adjustments.

Ellen practices from a strengths-based, respectful stance and works to tailor interventions to each person s needs. She is currently not accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ellen Markey have?

Ellen Markey has 3 years of experience.

Is Ellen Markey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license details are TX LPC 6223.

In which languages does Ellen Markey provide therapy?

Ellen Markey provides therapy in English.

Where is Ellen Markey located?

She is located in Texas.

How can I work with Ellen Markey as my therapist?

You can work with Ellen Markey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ellen Markey work with international clients?

Ellen Markey does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ellen Markey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether connecting with a therapist remotely makes a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can choose the communication method that fits their needs and schedule - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to incorporate support into a busy life.

Licensed professionals provide care through these options, and if someone needs a different therapeutic fit they can switch therapists. Online therapy can be a practical way to access consistent support from qualified therapists when in-person visits are not feasible.

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