Ms. Ella Anderson, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Specialties:

Anger issues Anxiety LGBTQ+ Panic attacks Stress management +34

Ages Served

18-64

Does Not Manage Medication

Provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Ms. Ella Anderson (She/Her)

Ella Anderson helps teens, young adults, adults, and older adults throughout Massachusetts navigate emotional challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. As a therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for people seeking support with anxiety, eating disorders, and gender identity concerns, while also helping clients address a wide range of additional mental health needs. Ella creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward meaningful personal growth.

Ella is especially passionate about working with young adults coping with gender identity and sexuality. She understands that questions related to identity, self-expression, and belonging can be deeply personal and sometimes difficult to navigate alone. Her approach emphasizes affirmation, authenticity, and respect for each individual’s lived experience. She is committed to helping clients develop confidence, strengthen self-understanding, and pursue lives that align with their values and goals.

Her therapeutic style is collaborative and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Ella draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients manage distress, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster lasting change. She also offers Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations and provides care for individuals facing a variety of concerns beyond her primary specialties.

Throughout her career as a social worker, Ella has been drawn to the intersection of mental health, public policy, and human rights. Her professional values are rooted in the belief that dignity, compassion, and access to care should never be conditional. She strives to provide culturally responsive, equitable care while remaining mindful of the larger systems that influence her clients’ lives.

Ella earned her education from Boston University and Hampshire College. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys playing the piano, doing crafts, cooking with her husband, walking on the beach, and spending time with her cat and two dogs.

If you are looking for anxiety therapy, support for eating disorders, gender-affirming mental health care, or individual therapy in Massachusetts, Ella Anderson welcomes the opportunity to partner with you in your mental health journey.