Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make yourself a happier and more productive person.

— Dr. David M. Burns

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Meet me:

Ellie Pinnock, MA, LPC, NCC

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here! I am a trauma-informed therapist licensed in the state of Colorado, currently practicing in California. I have been extensively trained in and specialize in utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to compassionately hold and mindfully process grief and loss with my clients as well as to empower them to build self-esteem and confidence while navigating challenging life stressors. I have also received training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal relationship difficulties, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and the Gottman method.

I love to spend my time outside of the therapy room traveling, reading literary works of both non-fiction and fiction, exploring nature, and keeping up with the latest movies and TV shows. I also recently wrote a memoir called “You Can’t Always Turn Lemons Into Lemonade: Grief, Faith, and the Unfinished Work of Healing.” I wrote this book in the hopes that it would help other grieving parents cope with loss and act as a brief guide to their loved ones who may not know how to show up and support them during unprecedented times.

I know how much courage it takes to embrace vulnerability and ask someone else for help, and that’s why I am devoted to showing up as genuine, warm, and empathetic with each one of my clients, because that’s what you deserve. I’ve also discovered that finding humor and tiny bits of joy can also facilitate healing and growth. I enjoy facilitating clients’ self-discovery and “aha” moments through the therapy process, and I can’t wait to experience them with you!

My Approach and Philosophy

Being a confidant and secret-keeper has always been one of my superpowers but it took me a long time to realize I could turn that strength into a career. Due to living with my own inner critic, I know how hard it is to believe you’re ever good enough and worthy of love and acceptance. Dealing with my own set of tragedies has also made me realize that the pain of grief never goes away, but if you have someone to hold your hand through the grieving process, you can find new purpose, meaning and even joy on the other side. Becoming a therapist has been the best decision I have ever made because it allows me to give people the time and space they need to process their thoughts and emotions surrounding their losses and feel truly supported by someone who not only understands and cares about their pain, but has the education and experience to help them move through their grief. It is my goal to help everyone I can reach to become more empowered over their anxious thoughts, learn to love who they are, and share their most authentic selves with the world.