Amelia Ellison
Graduate Student Intern
Maybe you’ve spent years learning how to be the version of yourself that other people are comfortable with. You learned what parts of yourself were acceptable, what feelings were better kept quiet, and how to meet the expectations around you. Maybe that came from family, relationships, religion, your sexuality, neurodivergence, chronic pain or illness, being involved in sports, or simply growing up feeling different.
You may be able to explain why you feel the way you do, but actually knowing what you feel, what you need, or even who you are can be much harder. You may be questioning your identity, untangling messages you grew up with, grieving the life you thought you would have, or realizing just how good you’ve become at intellectualizing everything.
In therapy, you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or make anyone else comfortable. You get to slow down, pay attention to yourself, and figure out what is actually yours.
Whether you’re coming to therapy because you want to or because someone close to you encouraged you to come, you don’t have to know exactly what you’re looking for yet. This can be a place to understand yourself more deeply, figure out what you want, build confidence in who you are, and discover what feels right for you.
Insurances I Accept:
Aetna, CHP+, Cigna, Medicaid, and Private Pay
How I Work:
I am obtaining my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. I ascribe to a Person-Centered modality that emphasizes unconditional positive regard and each individual being the expert of their own lived experiences. I am a huge believer that you know more about your life and lived experience than I do! Somatic therapy is also a component of my work, guiding you to feel present in your body throughout our sessions. It is my hope to be warm and intentional in our space as we navigate through whatever life has thrown your way!
My role is to walk alongside you with warmth, and collaborate closely with you to ensure we are taking the steps you believe to be the most beneficial for you. In sessions, I will likely utilize breathing techniques to ground us in the space, and explore emotions that present in your body.
I love musicals, video games, live music, and so much more! When I'm not in sessions, you can find me drinking copious amounts of coffee, roller skating, and writing. I look forward to being able to connect with you!
Issues I Treat:
- Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Life Stressors, Religious Trauma/Spiritual Abuse, Trauma, Adjustment/Change, Neurodivergence
Populations I Serve:
- Adolescents, All Genders, LGBTQIA+
Professional Background:
Education
- University of Northern Colorado – Greeley, CO | Master of Arts
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Expected in Summer 2027
Colorado State University – Fort Collins, CO | Bachelor of Science
Clinical Counseling Psychology
Graduated in Spring 2024
Training
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Engaging Families in Affirming Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQ Children and Youth
Previous Employment
- Graduate Assistant: Stryker Institute for Leadership Development