Chrissy Ellis, MA, LCSW, PMH-C (she/her)

I am a co-founder of Wildflower Center for Emotional Health where I practice as a psychotherapist and oversee our business operations. Ever since I can remember, I have felt inspired and intrigued by individuals’ stories and the infinite ways that people move through the world. My personal history and my professional work continue to remind me that change and healing are possible and that we always have the opportunity for transformation. I have extensive training and interest in perinatal and reproductive mental health, trauma, sex therapy, grief and loss, and evidence-based treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.

I truly believe we all “do” our best with the understanding that sometimes we may need additional support from others to “be” our best. In psychotherapy, I strive to provide a safe space for my clients to move toward their best self by exploring their past, becoming more aware of their present, and understanding what changes they can make to create hope for the future. I recognize that therapy is unique to each person and can be uncomfortable, meaningful, painful, peaceful and everything in between.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Boston College and worked at a large non-profit in New York City before relocating to Chicago where I received my Master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. I believe in the unmeasurable impact of connection and authenticity in the healing process. I genuinely enjoy and regularly seek ongoing training through attending conferences, reading relevant literature, and attending clinical consultation with colleagues. I am currently in the process of obtaining certification as a sex therapist. My most fulfilling professional endeavor has been co-founding Wildflower which provides the opportunity to merge my passion for clinical work and serving others with my love of entrepreneurialism.

LCSW License Number: 149014373
Type 1 NPI Number: 1750638292
Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, self-pay and out of network clients

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Pronouns

she/her/hers

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Selected training and affiliation

Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician
Sex Therapy Certification program, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes
Post-graduate PPD training, Postpartum Stress Center
Bringing Baby Home Educator Training, Gottman Institute
The Institute on the Relational Treatment of Trauma training, Womencare Counseling Training Center
Extensive DBT and ACT trainings

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Presentations and Facilitated Trainings

Like a Mother: Clinical Implications of Providing Psychotherapy as a New(er) Mom

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Key beliefs

Change is always possible.
People need and deserve to feel seen and heard.
We do the best we can …and our best can get better!

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More about me

I cherish my garden and all time spent outdoors.
I enjoy bringing people together.
I can’t imagine life without audiobooks.