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Dr. Elizabeth (Ellie) Milligan, Psy.D. (she/her) ~ Post-Doctoral Psychologist

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Hi, I'm Dr. Ellie.

My goal is to hold a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to better understand yourself and others. I will support you toward your goals and strive to help enrich the relationships in your life.

My passion is relationships and connections with self and others. The messages we receive often promote independence and self-reliance, but we are not built to walk this life alone.

 

Whether you’re coming in for depression, anxiety, body image concerns, or something else, I believe much of our suffering stems from unfulfilling, inauthentic relationships.

 

My hope is to create a strong therapeutic relationship together so you can feel safe and supported to grow in your connections with yourself and others.

My
Passions

  • Relationship concerns

  • Life Transitions

  • Identity Exploration

  • Eating Disorders and Body Image

  • Relational Trauma

  • Group Therapy

My
vibe & approach

  • I show up as my authentic self in our sessions, bringing in warmth, curiosity, excitement, and humor.

  • Our work can only flourish if you feel safe, cared for, and understood, so I will create space to talk about how our relationship is going. I’m not perfect and I appreciate feedback from you about how I can show up differently to best support your growth. We construct this space together!

  • I will gently challenge patterns or thoughts that appear unhelpful for you and your goals (never with judgement!).

  • I don’t believe emotions can be “fixed”, but I will support you in changing you relationship to your feelings, especially the uncomfortable ones!

  • Relational Cultural Theory, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Self-Compassion, Intuitive Eating

 

my
credentials

  • Psy.D. (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology) from The Chicago School

  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School

  • B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington

  • Member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)

  • Clinical training in private practice, therapeutic day school, and university counseling center settings

  • Experience with assessment, group therapy, individual therapy, outreach, and supervision of trainees

Authentic relationships are the foundation of a meaningful life.

Schedule A Consultation

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This consultation helps determine which of our services are right for you. It is not a full therapy appointment. If appropriate, your first therapy or testing appointment will be set up during this call.

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You must be physically located in Illinois to receive most services.

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Accepted Payment Options:

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Self-pay (out-of-pocket)

  • Sliding scale

 

For questions, please contact us before scheduling.

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