Ellie Mental Health - Great Neck

With a mission to make mental health care accessible in every community, Ellie Mental Health in Great Neck, New York, serves children, teens, adults, couples, and families through outpatient therapy. The clinic provides in-person and telehealth services for anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), postpartum and perinatal concerns, personality disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, self-harm, grief, addiction, and relationship concerns. The location also supports first responders, justice-involved clients, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural communities.

Therapy That Fits Different Needs

Ellie Mental Health uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness-based, person-centered, play, attachment-based, psychodynamic, exposure, acceptance and commitment, emotionally focused, and narrative therapies. The team also uses parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), art therapy, solution-focused/brief therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), and nutritional therapy. The clinic also provides gender-affirming and culturally responsive care, with clinicians experienced in supporting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

Groups and Specialized Support

In addition to individual, family, and couples therapy, the Great Neck location offers age-specific groups and special-interest based therapy. The social skills group helps children ages 10–13 build confidence,strengthen coping skills, and navigate peer relationships, while “Hear Me Roar” supports girls ages 13–16 with self-esteem, self-image, healthy relationships, and social media challenges. The clinic also incorporates interests such as gaming, tabletop role-playing games, anime, and cosplay into treatment when they help clients engage more comfortably in treatment. First responders can receive support for occupational stress and trauma, and justice-involved clients can receive therapy for concerns including trauma, substance use, anger, emotional regulation, and shame.