M.A. (in progress)
Ellie Bruno is currently a graduate student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the Clinical Psychology Program. Her rigorous curriculum has provided a strong education in evidence-based practices, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with an emphasis on behavioral activation, mindfulness techniques, and exposure and response prevention. She obtained additional training in group therapy and career counseling.
When working with clients, Ellie hopes to intertwine CBT and humanistic approaches to provide a compassionate and understanding environment that leads to lasting change. Throughout therapy, she strives to build a supportive relationship as a foundation to help individuals grow.
As an intern, Ellie is working in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) only. She sees adults and older teens (15+). She is supervised by Laura Chackes, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist MO #2006027463, who can be reached at lchackes@mindfulstl.com and will be overseeing care for all of Ellie’s clients.
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