Ellie Mental Health, PLLP

Get to know the Ellie team at Columbia

We have an incredible group of therapists who are encouraged to be unique and creative while offering customized care in person or online. To learn more about the team, check out their bios below!

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Meet the Columbia Clinic Director

Connie Blizzard, PsyD

Connie Blizzard, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist/PsyPact provider. She has training in trauma and advocates for families with school concerns, including behavioral concerns and special education. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming, supporting individuals who may or may not be out to their families. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and… Read More

Meet your Columbia mental health providers

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Allison Sztajer

LCSW-C

Therapist, Social Work Supervisor

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Chanté Pittman

PsyD

Therapist

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Gina Teranto

LCPC, CCATP, CIMHP

Therapist, Board Approved Counseling Supervisor

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Ginamarie Torrison

LCPC

Therapist

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Gonzalo Guerra

LGPC

Therapist

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Jessica Guchhait

LMSW

Therapist

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Kenya Ford

PsyD

Therapist

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Madelyn Marshall

LGPC

Therapist

Vanneshja Hill-Edwards headshot

Vanneshja Hill-Edwards

LGPC

Therapist

Mental health therapy services at Columbia

#LiveAuthentic with professional counseling services

Ellie Mental Health in Columbia, Maryland isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.

Individual Therapy

Work one-on-one with a therapist who will provide you with mental health care ...

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Online Therapy

Attend therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home, or wherever else you have ...

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Family Therapy

Work through family conflict with a therapist who can facilitate the conversation, work ...

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Play Therapy

Children are not immune to emotional or psychological challenges, and younger kids may ...

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Grief Therapy

Loss and bereavement can be immobilizing. You might not know how to move forward or what ...

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Trauma-Informed Therapy

Work through unresolved trauma and identify the areas of your life that trauma ...

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Surgical Letters

Some surgeries require an evaluation from a mental health professional before you can ...

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Clinical Licensure Supervision

Bonus! This location offers clinical licensure supervision for both Ellie and non-Ellie therapists ...

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Conditions & Specialities

We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Columbia. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.

  • Adoption & Attachment
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bereavement & Loss
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • LGBTQ Therapy
  • Life Adjustment Issues
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships & Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Issues

Want to learn more about our mental health services?

Call: 443-274-4147

Accepted payment at the Columbia clinic

We strive to make our care accessible and affordable to everyone. Review our full list of payment types and insurances accepted at this location.

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Currently accepting:

  • Aetna
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Claritev/Multiplan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum/United Healthcare
  • Self Pay
  • Sliding Scale Fee
  • Tricare East Region

Find the Columbia therapy clinic

Address

10480 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 650
Columbia, MD 21044

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Clinic Hours

Mon-Fri: 9AM to 5PM

Contact Us

443-274-4147
443-256-9455 FAX
[email protected]

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Get matched with the perfect therapist for your needs

Not sure what to look for in a therapist? Establishing a strong relationship with your therapist is so important to getting the care you deserve. That’s why at Ellie Mental Health we don’t leave it up to chance.

When you call us, our Client Access Specialists will get to know your preferences, schedule, and therapy needs. From there, we’ll match you with a therapist who’s the perfect fit and get your first appointment scheduled right away.

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Looking for a therapy job in Columbia?

Ellie has created an employment model that prioritizes creativity, culture, and compensation. If you’re looking for a place you can thrive in your professional life and make a difference in your community, you’ve found it!

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Ellie Mental Health is not a crisis facility. Ellie does not provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 at any time to be connected to a trained crisis counselor. If you’re looking to find an incredible therapist for ongoing proactive mental health care, please click “Find My Location”

Ellie Mental Health branded practices are independently owned and operated in 36 states including New York by licensed mental health professionals and their professional entities, who employ the licensed clinicians providing mental health treatment and services.