Ellen Gish MA, LPCC. After more than 25 years working in the advertising and marketing sector in the Twin Cities, Ellen completed her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in 2013. She has experience working with adolescents and adults on a variety of issues such as anxiety and panic, agoraphobia, depression, self- esteem and identity issues, stress and anger management, relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss and family of origin issues. Ellen believes that the client-therapist relationship is central to the healing process. She focuses on providing an open, safe, and caring environment where each client can feel like they were heard, and acknowledged, without judgment or expectations. She employs mindfulness techniques as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help her clients discover healthier patterns of living and interpreting their life experiences. Ellen completed her training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy in 2018 while working at DBT Associates and currently works with adult individual clients and co-facilitates two adult DBT Skills Training Groups. Ellen is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and utilizes that protocol to help clients reprocess past traumatic experiences. Ellen has a strong interest in human spirituality and provides Christian counseling to those that desire that approach. In her free time, Ellen likes to attend live theater, explore craft fairs and festivals, play board games, and spend time with family and friends. Ellen has three children at home: Skyler is a sophomore at Totino Grace High School, and Cooper and Sadie, her two Australian Labradoodles.
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Matt Elfmann
Matt Elfmann, MA, LADC, LPCC. Matt holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler Graduate School and a bachelor’s in Drug & Alcohol Counseling from Metropolitan State University. He is a board-approved clinical supervisor for LPCC and LADC licensure, with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. His therapeutic approach is individualized, shaped by each client’s strengths, emotional makeup, age, culture, and life experience. Matt integrates multiple evidence-based modalities—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy—to build effective, personalized treatment plans. He has extensive experience supporting individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. He is also dedicated to working with the LGBTQ+ community. Known for his compassion, transparency, and insight, Matt builds strong therapeutic relationships grounded in confidentiality and authentic connection. Matt is a nature enthusiast who enjoys camping, hiking, biking, and spelunking—especially in the Ozarks.
Kimberly Endres
Kimberly Endres, MSW, LICSW, obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of St. Thomas/College of St.Catherine in 2003. She has worked in the mental health field since graduating with her undergraduate degree in Psychology in 1992. Kim completed her first DBT Intensive in 2000. Since that time, she has attended numerous DBT trainings. Kim has also been intensively trained in DBT-PE (Prolonged Exposure), an evidence-based treatment for PTSD. This treatment can be done concurrently with standard DBT for those struggling with trauma symptoms. She provides individual DBT to adults and co-facilitates DBT skills groups. Kim is married and has two boys. She enjoys interior design, live music and keeping up with her Dobermans.