Ellie Montenegro, MA, LPC

Hi, I’m Ellie (she/her) and I’m so glad you’re here!

I’m a queer, neurodivergent counselor who enjoys helping people overcome stuck points in life - feeling stuck in a past memory or experience, feeling stuck in a depressive rut or anxiety spiral, feeling stuck in fear or overwhelm, or just feeling stuck, period. Maybe you know exactly what you want from counseling, or maybe you just want something to change. Wherever you are in your healing journey, we’ll work through things together.

I work from a trauma-informed, person-centered perspective, and combine talk therapy (like ACT and DBT) with whole-body approaches (such as EMDR and IFS). In our sessions, you can expect to learn emotion regulation skills, explore the roots of your problems, and actually feel those feelings you’ve been thinking about (I see you, intellectualizers!). I’m also trained in EMDR and ERP, and can help you process trauma and intrusive thoughts in a safe, supportive environment.

Outside the counseling room, you can find me with my diva cat Dolly, practicing aerial arts, reading the latest Emily Henry novel, or exploring Cincinnati’s ice cream scene. I know from my clinical work (as well as my own mental health journey) that wellness isn’t a linear path with a clear start and finish. Instead, it’s a series of small shifts that gradually build into a rich, fulfilling life. If you’re ready to start making a change together, schedule a consultation with me today!


EMAIL: ELLIE@CINCINNATIRENEWEDWELLNESS.COM

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: YES - starting in July 2025.

SELF-PAY: INTIAL INTAKE: $150 & FOLLOW UP SESSIONS: $125 PER 50 MIN SESSION

MODALITY: in-person & telehealth (OHIO RESIDENTS ONLY)

AGES: 16+

Specialties: emdr trained & ERP for ocd trained

BOOK FOR: ADHD, AUTISM, OCD, TRAUMA/PTSD, EMDR, LGBTQIA+, IDENTITY EXPLORATION, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS, DISORDERED EATING, LIFE EXPLORATION/ADJUSTMENTS.

Licensed in Ohio

  • LPC: C.2406076

  • Under the supervision of Allie McLaughlin, MS, LPCC-S: E.1700428

OUR DYNAMIC TEAM AT CINCINNATI RENEWED WELLNESS ARE ALL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS THAT WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO BEST SERVE OUR CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY. THEY ALIGN WITH THE VALUES AND MISSION OF CINCINNATI RENEWED WELLNESS TO UPHOLD A SAFE AND AFFIRMING THERAPEUTIC SPACE.