Psychological Services & Resources
Providing research informed, strengths-based, compassionate treatment.
Dr Ellingsen is a licensed psychologist dedicated to improving the health, development, and functioning of children, teens, and parents starting at conception.
Specializations: Perinatal wellness, Children and Teens,Parenting.
Maternal Mental Health
Dr. Ellingsen specializes in evidence based treatments to reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Children and Teens
Areas of focus and expertise include Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Depression, and Chronic Health Conditions, particularly for Academically gifted and Twice Exceptional children and Teens (2e).
Parenting
Dr. Ellingsen provides support and consultation for parents with concerns related to parenting, relationship building, managing child worry and anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, and development. She has advanced training as an early childhood pediatric psychologist as well as decades of involvement in early intervention, child development, and disability research.
Contact Dr. Ellingsen
Participation in therapy is collaborative with a focus on building strengths and increasing effective coping strategies while reducing challenges to positive functioning and full engagement in daily life.
Email: info@drkirstenellingsen.org
Phone: (813)-388-8728
Kirsten Ellingsen, PhD, PMH-C Dr. Ellingsen has been dedicated to supporting children and families for more than 25 years through clinical practice, research, community collaboration and consultation. She has provided psychological treatment at children’s hospitals, schools, homes, and community clinics. Dr Ellingsen has advanced training and expertise in early childhood pediatric psychology and maternal mental health. She works with children and parents to improve well-being and functioning, strengthen relationships, and build skills to better manage stress, anxiety, behavior, and emotions.
Dr Ellingsen currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of South Florida (USF) in the clinical psychology program. She is on the Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaboration (FL MMHC) Steering committee and serves as the FL MMHC statewide clinical practice workgroup chair.
Dr Ellingsen has presented at several state, national, and international conferences on child assessment, child health and disability, parent engagement, and early intervention. She has authored and co-authored academic book chapters and provided several workshops and trainings on parenting, child assessment, anxiety, and mental health. Academic work includes teaching graduate courses in child development and research methods, supervising doctoral students in therapy and evaluations, and leading a national home visiting research center.
Currently accepting new clients
Currently accepting new clients in person in Tampa and Sarasota. Offering Telehealth across Florida and PsyPact states with Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) from The PSYPACT Commission.
Sliding scale based on income ($100-$300 for individual 50 minute therapy sessions). Insurance is not accepted at this time, but a Superbill can be provided monthly to submit for reimbursement. (*reimbursement is not guaranteed). A Good Faith Estimate for services is offered at the start of treatment.
Helpful Resources
Check out links to helpful websites, educational materials, and handouts.
Links to immediate support lines found here.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou
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Kirsten Ellingsen, PhD, PMH-C
Sarasota, Florida: 2415 University Parkway, Building 3, Suite 219, Sarasota FL 34243
South Tampa, Florida: 3314 Henderson Blvd, Suite 205, Tampa FL 33609
(813)-388-8728
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