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Ellen Hedstrom Clegg, Therapist

Ellen Hedstrom Clegg, MA, LMHC, Therapist in Boston, Massachusetts

Specialties:
Alcohol use Anxiety Depression/feeling down Drug/substance use Panic attacks Self-esteem Stress management +24
Ages Served
18-75+
Manages Medications
No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

About Ellen Hedstrom Clegg (She/Her)

Ellen Hedstrom (she/her) is a licensed mental health counselor at LifeStance Health, serving adults throughout Massachusetts. Ellen is passionate about creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She takes a person-centered, humanistic approach to therapy, focusing on the inherent worth and potential of every individual. Ellen works with adults across the lifespan, helping them address a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Ellen specializes in supporting individuals through difficult life transitions and emotional struggles, with a particular focus on women’s mental health.

Ellen also works closely with individuals and couples facing relationship challenges, providing couples therapy that emphasizes communication and emotional connection. Her goal is to help her clients foster healthier relationships and improve their overall mental health. In addition to her focus on anxiety and depression, Ellen is deeply passionate about helping clients overcome substance use challenges. She uses evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support individuals struggling with alcohol and drug use, empowering them to take control of their recovery. Whether working with couples, individuals dealing with addiction, or those navigating complex emotions, Ellen is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate care tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Outside of her clinical work, Ellen enjoys running, reading, and engaging in creative projects like crafts. She is also an avid explorer of new restaurants, finding joy in trying different cuisines. Ellen is proud to serve the Massachusetts community, offering mental health care that prioritizes empathy, connection, and lasting change for her clients.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Drug/substance use
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Body image
  • Career & work issues
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Drug/substance use
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Attention & focus
  • Body image
  • Career & work issues
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Boston College

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Ellen Hedstrom Clegg, Therapist in Boston, Massachusetts

Ellen Hedstrom Clegg

Therapist in Boston, Massachusetts

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