Ellen Tunnell, M.A., L.P.C. Intern

Office:                Denton

Education:          Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (M.A.)

                            Texas Woman’s University

License:               Licensed Professional Counselor Intern (L.P.C. Intern)

Memberships:     American Psychological Association (APA)

                            APA Division 17, Counseling Psychology

                            APA Division 35, Psychology of Women

                            Texas Psychological Association

                            Wellesley Centers for Women, Relational Research Network

 

Clinical Interests

(in no particular order)

1.      Adolescent and adult survivors of sexual abuse

2.      Couples who want to improve their relationships

3.      Families who want to increase connection and improve communication

4.      Sexuality, including relational intimacy, sexual well-being, and sexual orientation 

5.      Women’s issues and gender-related concerns (empowering women and men)

6.      Individuals who are coping with depression and anxiety

7.      Experiences of trauma, grief, and loss

 

Most Frequently Recommended Reading for Clients:

Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman – for survivors of sexual abuse and relational trauma

Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch – for couples who want to increase intimacy

The Healing Connection by Jean Baker Miller and Irene Pierce Stiver – for women and men who want to better understand the therapy process and who want to improve the quality of their significant relationships

Coming out of Shame by Gershen Kaufman and Lev Raphael – for individuals struggling with the coming out process

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl – for anyone who strives to create meaning in his/her life