Ellie Paul, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
She/Her
Ellie Paul, LPC, is a compassionate and affirming therapist who specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, couples and families as they navigate the ups and downs of life. She brings deep experience working with parents and family systems, offering grounded support for the unique pressures and complexities of caregiving. Ellie helps clients step “outside the bubble” to reconnect with their voice, values, and emotional truth, creating a therapeutic space rooted in trust, humor, and genuine curiosity. A graduate of The Family Institute at Northwestern University, she integrates Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Radically Open DBT, psychodynamic and person-centered foundations, CBT, Gottman techniques, and Gestalt to walk alongside clients with empathy, clarity, and practical skill-building.
Focus Areas
- Relationship / Couple’s Therapy
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Sexuality and Intimacy Concerns
- Grief
- PTSD
Insurance
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Education
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2020, Northwestern University
- M.A., Leadership Studies, 2015, North Central College
Clientele
- Adolescents
- College / Emerging Adults
- Adults
- Couples
- Polycules
- Families
Philosophy
My philosophy centers on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves while expanding the emotional “bubble” we all slip into during stress, grief, or transition. I believe healing happens when you feel seen, understood, and supported without judgment. I aim to create a therapeutic space that feels like a nest—safe, compassionate, and infused with curiosity, humor, and honest reflection. I am an affirming clinician who honors LGBTQIA+ identities, marginalized experiences, and diverse family systems. Whether we’re exploring intimacy, navigating parenting pressures, repairing relationships, or processing trauma, my goal is to help you rediscover your voice, build emotional resilience, and experience more connected and meaningful relationships.
Experience
I’ve had the privilege of working with adolescents, adults, couples, polycules, and families through a wide range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, and identity exploration. I trained at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, where I deepened my grounding in psychodynamic and person-centered approaches and expanded my skills in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Radically Open DBT, CBT, Gestalt, and Gottman techniques. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with parents and family systems, helping them navigate the real pressures, love, and complexity of caregiving. In every setting, I walk alongside clients with empathy, transparency, and practical tools so they feel supported, empowered, and connected as they move toward growth and healing.
