Featuring Erin West, Executive Director of Ellie Mental Health
I’m excited to feature Ellie Mental Health in this month’s Conversations with Colleagues! Ellie is a wonderful resource in our community.
I recently connected Erin West, Executive Director of Ellie Mental Health in New Orleans and Ridgeland, to learn more about their team, the services they offer, and how to get started.
Tell us a little about your role at Ellie and who your team works with.
Erin: I’m the Executive Director of Ellie Mental Health in both New Orleans, Louisiana, and Ridgeland, Mississippi. Our New Orleans clinic has 13 clinicians, and our Ridgeland location has five.
I like to say that I hire intentionally. My goal has always been to create a space where, when someone calls, we have a clinician available who can work with them.
We work with people of all ages and genders and support a wide range of concerns. We see clients as young as 3 and offer both in-person and virtual appointments. Our therapists’ areas of focus range from play therapy to EMDR, trauma, couples therapy, and grief. We also offer evening and weekend availability.
Which insurance plans does Ellie accept, and are you currently accepting new clients?
Erin: Yes! We’re currently accepting new clients and can often get someone scheduled within the same week.
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Optum/UnitedHealthcare, and all Audubon employee insurance plans.
What would you want someone considering therapy to know about Ellie?
Erin: I would want people to know that we provide real support that’s easy to start, easy to stick with, and easy to feel safe.
Our offices are comfortable, judgment-free spaces designed to feel more like you’re sitting in a living room than in a clinical setting.
We believe in taking the best care of our therapists so they can focus on taking the best care of you.
Interested in learning more?
Ellie Mental Health is currently welcoming new clients and offers convenient online scheduling.
Visit their New Orleans location online:
https://elliementalhealth.com/locations/new-orleans-lakeview-la/
A big thank-you to Erin for sharing more about Ellie Mental Health! At Modern Therapy & Wellness, we believe that connecting people with the right therapist matters, whether that’s with our team or another trusted provider in the community. We’re always happy to highlight colleagues who are helping make mental health care more accessible. Reach out to us if you’re a helper and want to be featured in our conversations with colleagues. Info@moderntherapyandwellness.com