Make Space to Breathe Again

Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for women moving out of survival mode and toward self-connection.

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You’ve been navigating so much - it’s time to feel seen, supported, and whole again.

Life can feel heavy when you’re balancing the many roles you hold. Whether you’re navigating career pressure, motherhood, relationship transitions, or healing from past trauma, you don’t have to do it alone.

I’m Dr. Ellis, a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in trauma-informed, relational therapy for women across Virginia and PSYPACT participating states. I chose the name Common Ground because I see our shared humanity as the starting point for therapy - a place to connect and build a relationship that gives you room to grow.

That connection is where our work together begins. My role is to offer a space where you feel safe, respected, and supported as we build the trust needed to explore difficult experiences and work toward meaningful change.

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Therapy for women

Is any of this familiar to you?

  • You’re constantly on edge, replaying the same worries, and wondering why you can’t just relax - even when everything looks fine from the outside.

  • You’ve lost touch with yourself somewhere between caring for everyone else and keeping up with life’s demands.

  • You’re in a major transition - motherhood, a new job, a breakup, or simply a shift in who you are - and it’s left you feeling off balance.

  • You notice old wounds resurfacing, especially in your relationships, and you’re tired of repeating the same patterns.

  • You’ve been strong for so long, but the constant pushing through has turned into burnout or numbness.

  • You crave deeper connection, but vulnerability feels risky - even with the people closest to you

  • You just want to feel calm again, to breathe without the constant weight of doing and performing.

I get it - it can be hard to keep moving through the days when everything feels like a lot, even when no one else seems to notice. You don’t need to have it all sorted out before reaching out for support. In therapy, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and begin to build a steadier way forward. My role is to walk alongside you, help you reconnect with yourself and feel more grounded, calm, and clear about where you’re headed.

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How It Works

  • Step 1: Schedule a Free Consultation

    Click the button below to book a free consultation. We’ll chat for 15 minutes to see if we’re a good fit and talk through what’s bringing you in. No pressure, just a chance to connect and ask questions.

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  • Step 2: Meet for Your First Session

    In our first session, we’ll slow things down and talk about what’s been feeling heavy or overwhelming. I’ll ask questions to get a sense of your history, current stressors, and what you’d like to change - we’ll move at your pace. By the end, we’ll have a clearer picture of whats been going on and where we’ll focus our work together.

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  • Step 3: Grow at Your Own Pace

    Therapy is a collaborative process. We’ll move at your pace, with a mix of reflection, practical tools, and support that fits your life. Over time, you’ll begin to feel more grounded, connected, and capable of finding your own calm.

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Our Focus

  • Anxiety and Burnout

    Regain calm and clarity when constant stress feels impossible to manage.

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    Perinatal Mental Health

    Support for pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.

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    Trauma & Self-Connection

    Healing that helps you understand, rather than fight, the parts of yourself that protected you.

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You don’t have to hold it all together alone.

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