Starting Pointe Therapy
Private Therapy Practice
Ellen Miller, LMFT
Founder/Therapist
Practice/Mission/Vision Statement
The purpose of Starting Pointe Therapy is to provide mental health services to individuals, couples and families in the Grosse Pointe community.
As a marriage and family therapist, Ellen not only works to treat the individual, but explores their relationships, support systems, and how we “show up” for ourselves and others. It is Ellen’s belief that people already possess the skills they need to overcome their roadblocks. It is her goal to highlight those strengths and bring to light their greatest potential. She believes that therapy not only leads to change, but includes acceptance, awareness, and attunement.
While Ellen is trained in varying types of treatment for all populations, she specializes in working with adolescents and their families in times of need. All life stages can lead to feelings of insecurity, uneasiness, and uncertainty. Ellen chooses to approach challenges with curiosity and compassion in hopes of fostering confidence and self-assurance. Whether you are new to therapy, or returning after a time away, she hopes your relationship together will be the Starting Pointe to a more fulfilled life.
Specialties and Services
- Individual Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
- Relational Therapy (Couples and Families)
- Work, Academic and Extracurricular Stressors
- Parenting Support
- Life Stage Transitions
- Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- Disordered Eating and Body Image Concerns
- Assessment and Treatment for At-Risk Behavior
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Treatment
- Identity Development and Self-Esteem
Professional Degrees/Credentials/Certifications/Licenses
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Affiliations
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Board Member of PFLAG Chapter of Grosse Pointe
About
Ellen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Michigan and Illinois. She obtained her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University and her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Michigan State University. While at Northwestern, Ellen received extensive training in individual, couples and family therapy while working with a wide range of populations and personal challenges.
Prior to Starting Pointe Therapy, Ellen was the clinical director at an outpatient therapy agency in the North Shore suburbs of Chicago, specializing in adolescent mental health, psycho-education, and crisis management. In her work, Ellen directed the clinical programs and staff while continuing to treat children, teens, and their families. Ellen was also active in educating the community about issues impacting adolescent behavior through school presentations and parent discussion panels.
Ellen will continue her passion for working with individuals and families in her hometown of Grosse Pointe with a focus on compassion, consideration, and care.
- In Practice/Business Since: 2020
- Client Ages Served: Children, Adolescents and Adults
- Credit Cards Accepted: Yes
- License #: 4101006923
