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Ellen Zazulak

Compassionate, practical support for personal change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ellen

Ellen Zazulak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore what matters most to them. Her style emphasizes collaboration and flexibility; Ellen tailors conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client's unique situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

With eight years of clinical experience, she guides clients through practical strategies and reflective work designed to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and foster personal growth. Seeking change can feel challenging, and she aims to empower clients to take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life while providing steady support throughout their journey.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist offers understanding and support to help clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and equips clients with practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Narrative therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about their lives and consider alternative perspectives that can open up new options for moving forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ellen works collaboratively with clients to determine what combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time based on what is effective and what clients find most helpful.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats allow continuity of care from home or another suitable space, and they offer multiple ways to engage so clients can choose what feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this practice address?
The practice addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?
Therapy blends client-centered work with structured, goal-oriented techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with narrative and solution-focused elements to match individual needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential with license number PA LPC PC015865 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English