About me

I am licensed in Oregon with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping teens with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, family conflict. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Attachment issues , Caregiver issues and stress , Chronic pain, illness, and disability , Communication problems , Family of origin issues , Family problems , Impulsivity , Midlife crisis , Money and financial issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

OR LCSW L6833


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ellen Thornton-Love. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Sep 03, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and career difficulties

Ellen has been great to work with! She listens to my concerns and offers a variety of tools to help me navigate the situations I am facing. I appreciate her help and expertise more than she knows.

Written on Aug 31, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

Ellen is not just highly educated and seasoned in mental health; she also brings incredible diversity to her work. I have spent a lot of my life in trauma therapy, but she has moved me decades ahead of all of that! Ellen is by no means a passive listener. She gets to the point and gets the next steps in order. She is intuitive and pragmatic at the same time. She does not take mental health as a spectator sport. She gets you deeply engaged in owning your progress and gives you access to tools. Her dog is also great at stopping me from getting into "storytelling". Ellen is hilarious, clever, bright, and direct. I could go on and on and on. She keeps me in check and in motion. I feel so safe with her, and the direction she has taken me has opened doors I never believed were possible in me or the world I move in. There is a reason her name includes LOVE!!

Written on Aug 05, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Wow! Ellen Thornton-Love is my PERSON. Each session is a gift. Ellen always hears me and I am comfortable being totally honest with her. She has introduced me to several forms of therapy work and each has provided an opportunity for growth and self-understanding. Some sessions I seem to have no goal and am not sure what I need to discuss. With a few minutes of friendly talk the light bulb goes on and she recognizes a direction to focus upon. I always feel so much better after one of our sessions. THANK YOU ELLEN❣️

Written on Jul 27, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ellen has been exceptional to work with and made my first experience in therapy extremely meaningful. I feel stronger and more capable of understanding myself since working with her

Written on Jul 21, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Ellen listens well and is understanding and makes me feel comfortable to open up and be honest with her during these challenging times

Written on Jul 04, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen recognized needs of our relationship and developed an individualized plan to meet those needs. She helped me personally grow a lot emotionally and heal from past traumas that continues to affect how I interact with those around me. She has continued to create a safe and open line of communication with her throughout this process.

Written on May 22, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ellen was get my warm and welcoming. I found that it was very easy to open up and share with her a very difficult situation.

Written on May 19, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ellen has been such an amazing therapist for me. She has listened without judgement and has given me tools to work through my own insecurities and struggles. Without asking, she checks in on me and that makes me feel values by her. I'm finding myself through her help, I couldn't be more grateful.

Written on Apr 23, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Really kind. Flexible thinker. Just nice and down to earth.

Written on Apr 22, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

So far we’re having great success in troubles therapy, and our therapist is personable and kind. Very easy to talk to.

Written on Apr 16, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, an

Ellen has really good insights on really complicated issues and has a lot of experience in several different sectors of the healthcare system, which has helped a lot with our particular set of issues. She listens and is non-judgmental. I highly recommend her for people who have complex issues.

Written on Apr 07, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is absolutely amazing. I can't say enough good things about how she has helped us save our marriage.

Written on Mar 27, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is fantastic. Patient, good insights. My wife and I are on a challenging path and she is guiding us well

Written on Jan 21, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Amazing person inside and out!

Written on Jan 16, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is wonderful to talk to and really helps us take another perspective. She provides so many tips and tricks for us to look at our marriage. She provides a lot of interactive work and helps us appreciate each other more.

Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Thank you for help on all fronts

Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I could tell from the first time I met Ellen that she was passionate about her job and deeply cared!

Written on Oct 05, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

thank you for help

Written on Sep 27, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months

Ellen is excellent! We are so grateful to have her in our teen’s life. She is an important part of our teen’s wellbeing.

Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Professional, courteous, and thoughtful. Ellen is an enjoyable counselor to interact with.

Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Always illuminating and thought provoking. Safe environment.

Written on Jul 06, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

I absolutely love my therapist.
When speaking to her it feels like I’m talking to a trusted friend who is gently guiding me to ask and answer the questions that will help bering more clarity of who I am, or who I want to be into my life. After the very first visit I was wondering why I had waited so long to start working more deeply on myself. That has a lot to do with how amazing of a therapist she is.

Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Wonderful caring person and very responsive and helpful. Very experienced.

Written on Mar 15, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

At first, I was unsure of going through teen counseling. Now, I don't know what I ever did without Ellen. She has me engaged in my therapy which is something I was lacking with my previous therapists. I highly recommend teen counseling!!!

Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Ellen Thornton-Love is a reliable and knowledgeable therapist. She has been able to help me improve the quality of my emotional and mental health very much. She has been a blessing for me at a very difficult time.

Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Can’t recommend enough

Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is a wonderful human who took the time to get to know and listen to us as individuals and as a couple. I feel she took notes and took time to assess the situation real time and provided useful, compassionate feedback with more than one idea to help to move forward in a positive path. Ellen really helped us in a time of need and I would and have recommended her services to others.
Financially, we need to end our subscription, but we would very much like the opportunity to work with Ellen again, and also with those who we love.
Ellen is very professional and has great boundaries and well thought out feedback.
Thank you Ellen for helping is so much during some of our hardest times! We are grateful for Ellen❣️

Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s the best

Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen has been so helpful and wonderful, my husband and I love her, she’s very supportive and understands both sides, she helps us get to a mutual understanding as well. We have been communicating much better with less fights since seeing Ellen!

Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 4 weeks

So far shes great and easy to talk to. Very sweet.

Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen has been an incredible support for my partner and myself in a really tough time of our relationship. She is fair, consistent, empathetic and creates a safe space to bring up difficult subjects. Can’t recommend her enough!

Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is nice.

Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Ellen is really easy to talk to and very non-judgmental. She is giving me new tools for my toolbox.

Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

This is my first time with therapy and Ellen has been so attentive with making sure that I have a safe space. She does more than just listen to you talk (which I feel is a problem with therapists where they listen and not give you solutions) and helps you find healthy solutions to your problems and feelings. She’s great at guiding you/validating your feelings.

Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions

Ellen has been very lovely and caring towards me. Made me very comfortable and talking about the situation I’m in, teen counseling chose a wonderful therapist for me!

Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month

She s great

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