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Whatever has brought you, 
you are welcome here

I'm Ellen (she/they), a queer depth psychotherapist working at the intersection of gender identity, spirituality, and the kind of deep, rooted healing that actually sticks.

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Nice to meet you,
I'm Ellen Wimmer Sheahan, MA, LPC.

I’m a licensed mental health therapist in CO, with a masters degree getting a PhD in depth psychotherapy to help you explore your depths with over 4000 hours of sessions, 200+ happy clients, and over 10 years of therapeutic service / 6 years of clinical psychotherapy.

I work from the belief that what's on the surface is always pointing toward something deeper. We don't skip to solutions before you feel genuinely heard. We make room for what's actually going on, even the parts you're a little afraid to say out loud.

I'm here to help you bloom and grow into who you are called to become.

Sessions are virtual, available to adults in Colorado

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You are unique,
So your counseling experience should be too ​

Together, we will establish a counseling goal, and cultivate a plan to help you reach your goals. As a depth psychotherapist, I will often resource the soul, spirituality, and the heart to guide you on your counseling journey.

My therapy style has been described as

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"warm and heartful"

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"radically nonjudgmental"

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"deeply kind and kind of magical”

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What we can work through together:

  • anxiety and depression

  • gender and sexual identity exploration

  • LGBTQ+, transgender, and nonbinary affirming care

  • trauma and inner child work

  • women's counseling and life transitions

  • non-monogamy and kink affirming therapy

  • spirituality, depth psychology, and soul work

  • parts work and IFS

  • self-esteem and identity empowerment

  • DID - dissociative identity disorder

  • BIPOC, Culture & Context-Informed

  • "Ellen was the first therapist who made me feel genuinely seen and understood, to the point that exceeded even how much I saw and understood myself at the time. She has a talent for creating an atmosphere that truly feels emotionally safe – both in terms of expressing feelings that are already processed and in that very personal space where feelings don't even take the form of words. She supported and encouraged me in every step of self-exploration and personal growth that I underwent while she was my therapist. Ellen is an incredible therapist and an amazing person. I feel immense gratitude for knowing her and honor and privilege for having been her client."

    —Sara B.

  • "I am immensely grateful for Ellen and for the guiding light she has been in my life these past years. Our work together has been pivotal in my journey and a crucial part of why I am where I am today. I can’t imagine where I’d be without her. For anyone considering therapy, whether starting anew or looking to change therapists, I wholeheartedly recommend Ellen. I trust that she can offer others the same wisdom, compassion, and guidance that has been so transformative in my life."

    —Ben

  • "Ellen is a kind, compassionate, and understanding therapist who has helped me through a difficult life transition. I feel better than ever in my own skin and have seen all aspects of my life improve as a result of that. She has been a crucial part of my healing journey and I will always be grateful for her."

    —Stephanie

  • "Ellen is an exceptional therapist who blends clinical expertise with intuitive insight. She attunes deeply to each client's unique experience, offering compassionate, personalized support that fosters authentic healing and meaningful growth."

    —Nadia Rae Brackett, MA, LPC

  • "Ellen is highly skilled in working with clients that need to be seen, heard, and understood. She has a strong suit in working with neurodivergent and the LGBTQ+ community. Her passion and values shine clear in her clinical and advocacy work for her clients."

    —Brianna Anson, MA

  • "I could not recommend Ellen enough if you are seeking therapy. She is authentically kind, incredibly receptive, and overall highly knowledgeable. She will embrace your unique self with open arms, and will always work with your wellbeing in mind".

    —Erica Conklin, MA, LPC, LAC

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Clinical Supervision for Growing Therapists

Supervision with Ellen is less about less about one-size-fits-all supervision and more about helping you become the therapist you are called to be.

Drawing from reflective and depth models of supervision, Ellen supports pre-licensed therapists in building clinical confidence, exploring countertransference, and developing a grounded, authentic therapeutic identity.

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Let’s get to the root of it

If something on this page made you feel like I might be a fit for you, that feeling is worth a 30-minute conversation.

The consult is at no cost, and a pressure-free chance to see if we jive. And if we don’t, I provide three referrals of therapists that may be a better fit

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