Ellen Pendley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 25 years of experience.
01About Ellen
Ellen Pendley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 25 years of experience. She works in a straightforward, casual style and focuses on practical steps people can use. Ellen emphasizes teamwork in sessions and keeps the atmosphere relaxed so clients can speak openly.
She has worked in a variety of settings, including a women's shelter and foster care programs for abused children. Her background also includes running an anger management group for men and providing therapy within a state vocational rehabilitation program.
Background and approach
That range of experience informs how she helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. In sessions she aims to help clients identify the issues that matter most and try concrete ways to change them. She also helps people work through control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, panic attacks, and building self-love.
The approach is collaborative - goals are set together and progress is reviewed along the way. People can expect a counselor who listens without rush and suggests real-world options to try between meetings. Ellen notes that some clients she saw as children later returned as adults, which shapes her long-term view of care.
If you want a calm, practical approach, she may be a good fit. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details so you know how to connect for your first appointment.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2019018729 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1952310278 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ellen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
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04Online support
Evidence-informed approaches and online care
Many therapists describe their work using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on teaching practical skills to manage anxiety and panic attacks, like breathing and behavior changes that reduce symptoms in the moment and over time. Another approach centers on processing trauma and abuse through careful, paced conversations that help people make sense of difficult experiences and regain control over daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about current needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust techniques as progress is made. This collaboration helps match methods to what actually helps the person in their life.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed. It can also make it simpler to continue care across moves within the same state. Ask about the exact session formats offered so you can choose what fits your routine.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
Ellen works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, and self-love.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is casual and relaxed. She emphasizes teamwork and practical steps to help clients make changes between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in community and program settings, including shelters, foster care, and rehabilitation services.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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