My name is Ellie McCarthy (she, her), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My therapeutic approach is client-centered, and I work from a systemic, narrative perspective. I appreciate hearing stories about your life and how you got to where you are today. It’s my goal to listen to these stories and find patterns, examine different dynamics, explore past and current challenges, and use those to encourage positive, healthy change.

 

I have experience working with a wide range of ages in individual sessions, family sessions, and couples sessions. My biggest passion in my work is providing therapy to couples, whether they are dating, engaged, married, or a team of co-parents.

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I acknowledge and understand that therapy is a choice, and I believe that choosing to participate in therapy is brave. Therefore, it is important that I create a safe, judgement-free space for you to grow and learn about yourself as you work toward emotional stability and wellness.

 

Education

Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Cloud University

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from University of Northern Iowa

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Accepted Insurance

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

United Healthcare

UMR

Medicaid: IME, Amerigroup, Iowa Total Care, Molina Healthcare

Private payment

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*Please Note: The only Unity Point Plans accepted are as follows:

Wellmark Blue HMO Unity Point Health

Wellmark Blue POS Unity Point Health