Last edited 08/29/2023

Headshot of David Ellis Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

David J Ellis
LCMHC, LPC

Accepting New Clients
Headshot of David Ellis Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyAddictionPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Couples
General Expertise
CareersAcademic challengesADHDAnger managementBody image issuesCodependencyCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesBehavioral Issues
Treatment Approaches
Eclectic TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual TherapyMarriage & Couples CounselingGroup Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureNorth Carolina, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, 4832Connecticut, Licensed Professional Counselor, 1381
Training/CertificationsNational Board Certified Counselor 210586, Master Addiction Counselor Certification 507392 (NAADAC)
Education
Master Arts in Counseling Awarded December 17, 1976 Pepperdine University
Advanced Certificate in Counseling, University of Bridgeport 30 credits beyond a Masters degree
Work HistoryFor close to 35 years, Dave Ellis been helping clients improve their mental health through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He earned a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Connecticut in 1975. After college, Dave served honorably in the United States Military and worked in schools and mental health agencies since 2005 in Connecticut. He has been in private practice in North Carolina since 2005 providing office and Telehealth Services. Dave is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina and a licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut. His professional experience includes work with adolescents, couples, families, and Military service members. His specializations include Substance Abuse Counseling, Assessment, and Diagnosis, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Therapy, and DSM-V Disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. David J Ellis, LCMHC, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.