Psychological Treatments

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A Wide Range of Therapies and Psychological Tools to Resolve Problems and Achieve Emotional Wellness

At Susan G. Ellis, PhD, PA, in Largo, FL, patients can expect to receive a range of therapeutic treatments and scientific methods to help them overcome their emotional challenges and achieve emotional wellness. 

Dr. Ellis is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the Florida Psychological Association, and the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. These affiliations ensure that Dr. Ellis stays up-to-date on the latest research and treatment methods in psychology and provides her patients with the most effective and evidence-based interventions. Whether you seek individual psychotherapy, family therapy, or couples counseling, Dr. Ellis can provide a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.

Therapies & Treatments Dr. Ellis Offers

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Assertiveness Training: 

This therapy helps individuals express their needs, thoughts, and feelings clearly and confidently. People can improve communication, build self-esteem, and reduce stress and anxiety by developing assertiveness skills.

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Anger Management: 

This treatment is designed to help individuals control and manage their anger and aggression. By learning coping skills and relaxation techniques, people can reduce the negative impact of anger on their lives and relationships.

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Behavior Modification: 

This therapy focuses on changing specific behaviors through positive reinforcement or punishment. By identifying the triggers and consequences of behavior, individuals can learn how to modify their actions and achieve their goals.

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Behavior Therapy: 

This treatment aims to change maladaptive behaviors and thoughts contributing to psychological problems. By addressing negative patterns of behavior and thought, individuals can improve their mental health and well-being.

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Cognitive Therapy: 

This therapy helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns contributing to psychological problems. By learning how to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, people can improve their mood, reduce anxiety, and improve their overall mental health.

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Communication Skills: 

This treatment helps individuals improve their ability to communicate effectively with others. People can build stronger relationships and reduce stress and anxiety by learning active listening, assertiveness, and conflict-resolution skills.

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Dream Analysis: 

This treatment involves exploring the meaning and symbolism of dreams to gain insight into psychological problems. By analyzing the content of dreams, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of their unconscious thoughts and emotions.

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Family Therapy: 

This treatment involves working with families to improve communication and resolve conflicts. By addressing family dynamics and patterns of interaction, individuals can improve their relationships and overall well-being.

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Family Mediation: 

This treatment involves working with families to resolve conflicts and reach agreements. By helping families communicate effectively and find common ground, individuals can reduce stress and improve relationships.

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Health Psychology: 

This treatment focuses on the psychological factors contributing to physical health and illness. Individuals can improve their health and well-being by addressing stress, anxiety, and other psychological factors.

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Individual Psychotherapy: 

This treatment involves working one-on-one with a therapist to address psychological problems and improve overall well-being. By exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, individuals can gain insight into their problems and learn new coping skills.

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Listening Skills: 

This treatment involves learning how to listen actively and effectively to others. By developing good listening skills, individuals can improve their relationships and reduce stress and conflict.

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Marriage Counseling: 

This treatment involves working with couples to improve communication and resolve conflicts. By addressing relationship dynamics and patterns of interaction, couples can strengthen their relationships and overall well-being.

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Parenting Skills: 

This treatment involves learning effective parenting strategies and techniques. By improving parenting skills, individuals can improve their relationships with their children and promote healthy child development.

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Positive Psychology: 

This treatment promotes positive emotions, behaviors, and attitudes. Individuals can improve their well-being and happiness by emphasizing strengths, resilience, and optimism.

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Rational-Emotive Therapy: 

This treatment helps individuals identify and change irrational beliefs contributing to psychological problems. People can improve their mental health and well-being by learning how to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs.

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School Psychology: 

This treatment involves working with students, parents, and educators to address academic and behavioral problems. School psychologists can help students succeed in school and life by providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services.

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Treatment Plan: 

This involves developing a personalized plan for addressing psychological problems and achieving goals. Individuals can improve their mental health and well-being by identifying specific treatment goals and strategies.

Dr. Ellis is here to compassionately listen to your problems and provide you with therapies and tools to try to resolve them.

Call 727-536-2200 to schedule an appointment.


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