Alan Ellis, LCSW is an intuitive Psychotherapist/Counselor and Astrologer who integrates Psychodynamic and Astrological principles in his work with clients. Alan helps facilitate client Potentialization by illuminating issues for seeking treatment and the ‘universe granted’’ strengths and resources they can employ to address and transform them.
Alan integrates astrological insights, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness principles in the service of empowering clients to use their natural energy potentials to address difficult life issues and open up new possibilities for enhanced life fulfillment and spiritual development
If you are seeking direction and inspiration to reach for the stars or struggling to claw your way back from what seems like a black hole, Ican help you navigate your path!
TRAINING
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, VA HCS, Institute of Cognitive Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing, VA HCS
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation, VA HCS, Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Anxiety & Phobia Treatment, White Plains Hospital
TRAININGS CONDUCTED
Greyston Foundation – Workforce Development Program, Yonkers, NY
“Mentoring Principles Review/Recognizing Mental Health Issues” (June 2019)
“Mentoring Principles and Techniques” (December 2018)
PRESENTATIONS
2019 Westchester Holistic Network. Hartsale, NY
“The Marriage of Psychotherapy and Astrology”
2014 APHA Annual Conference, Men’s Health Section; Key Presenter, Foundation for Male Studies
“Depathologizing Male Behavior to Create a New Mental Health Treatment Paradigm”
2013 APHA Annual Conference, Men’s Health Section; Key Presenter, Foundation for Males Studies
“Working with Men: Reframing the Therapeutic Encounter”
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- NY State Society for Clinical Social Workers (NYSSCSW)
- American Public Health Association, Men’s Health Caucus
- Foundation for Male Studies, Board of Advisors
- American Society for Men’s Health, Founding Member
- Westchester Holistic Network