Dr. Stephanie Ellis

I believe, as Carl Rogers once said, that we are all already in the process of becoming who we truly are. My role as a psychotherapist is to walk with you in that process—to co-create a space where you can explore all parts of yourself, even the ones that feel uncomfortable or unwanted, and begin shaping a life that feels authentic and meaningful. I’ll meet you exactly where you are, and together we’ll work toward where you want to be

I primarily work with adults and couples, though I also see families and groups. As a PSYPACT member, I’m available to see clients virtually in several states. For over 20 years, I’ve helped clients navigate a wide range of concerns—anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, identity, self-image, addiction, parenting, relationships, sexuality, and more. My clients often describe therapy as a place where they grow in self-understanding, reclaim a sense of power in their lives, make healthy changes in doable ways, strengthen relationships, and find greater meaning and purpose.

My therapeutic style is flexible and tailored. I’m trained in most evidence-based approaches—CBT, interpersonal, solution-focused, narrative, ACT, Gestalt, existential, family systems, psychodynamic, and more, along with specialized techniques like hypnosis, advanced behavioral techniques (e.g., ERP, HRT), memory reconsolidation (e.g., EMDR), parts work (e.g., IFS), and psychological assessment. Because every person is unique, therapy with me is never one-size-fits-all. Instead, we create a blend of approaches together, rooted in a deeply person-centered and experiential process. My favorite part of this work is helping people discover their authentic selves—not just a diagnosis, but the whole, evolving person they are.

I have a special place in my heart for those who work in mental health themselves, and I enjoy supporting therapists and counselors-in-training as they care for others while also caring for themselves. I’ve also trained future therapists as a professor, clinical supervisor, and department chair at Houston Christian University. Alongside teaching and practice, I’ve written a professional text (Five Minutes a Day to an Upgraded Therapy Practice) and developed several client-focused resources, including guided journals for major life transitions and a primer for making the most of therapy. I also serve on the executive council of the Fort Bend Psychological Association and advocate for mental health related changes in our area school districts.

I’m a native Houstonian and a proud Texas A&M graduate. At home, I’ve been married to my amazing husband for over 20 years, and we’re raising two wise and wonderful teenagers. When I’m not in the therapy room, these days you’ll probably find me studying – I believe in lifelong learning, and I’m currently enrolled in a masters’ program for clinical psychopharmacology. In a rare free moment, I enjoy reading the founding fathers and mothers of psychotherapy (or sci-fi/fantasy if my brain is tired!), practicing yoga or ballet, watching college football, getting lost in sci-fi, or going all out on Halloween costumes.

Credentials
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology – Louisiana Tech University
M.A., Counseling & Guidance – Louisiana Tech University
B.A., Texas A&M University
Certified in Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
Gottman Couples Therapy Levels I & II

Areas of Specialty
Individual Counseling | Couples | Groups | Hypnosis | Assessment

Dr. Ellis does not accept insurance