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Ella Smith

Pre-Licensed Professional
Roamers Therapy
Accepting clients Last Updated Today

As we navigate a life with many ups and downs, there can be a lack of natural guidance to accompany those changes. Sometimes issues we may have thought were long resolved are still impacting the way we navigate relationships, challenges, transitional periods, and our self-image. As your therapist, I aim to help you grow through these experiences and feel empowered. I have extensive experience working with children and families and am especially passionate about helping those navigating anxiety, trauma, attachment concerns, and relationship challenges. Through my work, I have seen how deeply our experiences, relationships, and environments shape our emotional well-being. Because of this, I often view therapy through a systems lens, recognizing the important role that family and support networks can play in our well-being and growth.


Specialties

ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavioral Issues Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Ella Smith is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $150

Locations

47 West Polk Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 667-3884
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Family Systems Feminist Gottman Method Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Play Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Young Children (2-5) Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Deaf or Hard of Hearing LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 1
  • Supervisor(s): Shaysa Villa
  • Supervisor License(s): IL-149021207

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Gender(s): Woman