Ellen Zazulak, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

About Ellen

Ellen Zazulak is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. She writes and talks in a direct way and makes space for parents who feel overwhelmed. Ellen emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and steady support while clients take steps toward change.

In sessions she listens first to understand what matters most to each family. She tailors conversations and plans to fit each situation rather than using one set approach.

Background and approach

Ellen encourages small, practical steps so progress feels manageable for busy households. Her background includes eight years of work in Pennsylvania as a licensed professional counselor - LPC. That experience includes addressing trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and issues with self-esteem.

She brings that experience into family-focused work so parenting goals and relationship patterns can both be addressed. Ellen draws from several therapy styles to match how a family prefers to work. She uses client-centered methods to follow a family's priorities, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and solution-focused techniques to build on strengths.

She also incorporates narrative ideas to help people reframe painful stories. The tone in Ellen's practice is practical and compassionate. She supports families through life changes and everyday struggles.

Parents and caregivers can expect clear listening, collaborative planning, and encouragement to try new ways of coping.

How Ellen's Approaches Work Online

Ellen combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools to keep online sessions focused and practical. Client-centered work means she follows the parent's or caregiver's priorities and listens closely before offering ideas. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce stress and anxiety.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy to set clear, achievable goals in a few steps. That approach is useful when families want immediate strategies for everyday problems and parenting routines. Together these methods help address relationships, parenting stress, and coping with life changes in ways that fit a family's daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ellen will collaborate with the family to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is working and what feels most useful for the household.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options let parents fit sessions around school, work, and childcare. The variety of formats also makes it easier to use short check-ins or longer conversations as needed, helping families stay connected to care while juggling daily responsibilities.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ellen address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style like?

Her style is respectful and warm, focusing on listening first and then tailoring plans to each family's needs. She uses practical steps so change feels manageable.

How much experience does she have?

Ellen has eight years of professional work experience in counseling.

What are Ellen's credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC015865.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment work and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ellen?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Pennsylvania
Languages: English

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