Ella Hilsenrath

Healing unfolds through gentle exploration of your inner parts.

In our work together, you'll find a collaborative and creative space where your inner wisdom is honored, your experiences with trauma and shame are met with compassion.

You are someone who feels things deeply, sees the world through a creative lens, and has learned to adapt in order to belong. In our work together, your sensitivity, imagination, and unique way of experiencing the world are not just accepted — they’re honored. This is a space for anyone who has carried the long echoes of complex trauma, to rediscover self-worth, belonging, and a sense of home within themselves.

You may be carrying stories of disconnection — feeling like you’ve had to hide parts of yourself to stay safe, or wondering if you truly belong anywhere. These patterns often begin in early relationships and can linger as shame, self-doubt, or the sense that something is wrong with you. If you're navigating the impacts of complex trauma or attachment wounds, know that healing is possible. Together, we can gently explore the parts of you that have carried these burdens, and reconnect with the inner wisdom and resilience that's always been there.

My background & approach

If you’re seeking a therapeutic partnership that values your creativity as a vital part of your healing, and a space where your resilience and inner wisdom are celebrated, you’ll find that here. Together, we’ll move at your pace, honoring your agency while fostering connection and growth. Grounded in Internal Family Systems and EMDR, our sessions invite you to meet the different parts of yourself with curiosity and kindness. Whether you’re navigating the intersections of identity, working through trauma, or simply seeking a space where you can be authentically you, this is a place for gentle discovery and empowerment.

Over time, you may begin to notice subtle yet meaningful shifts; a softening of old patterns, a greater sense of connection to yourself, and moments of ease where there once was tension. You might find it easier to trust your own inner guidance, to express your needs and boundaries, and to approach yourself with the same compassion you offer others. Healing doesn’t mean erasing the past, but rather reclaiming the parts of you that have longed to be seen and accepted. Together, we’ll nurture a deeper sense of belonging — one that allows you to move through the world with more confidence, authenticity, and self-trust.

I am a licensed and Board Certified Art Therapist with advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) through the IFS Institute. My education and clinical experience have equipped me to work deeply and compassionately with individuals navigating complex and developmental trauma, attachment challenges, and identity-related struggles. My work is grounded in liberatory practices, with a strong focus on affirming LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse clients.