My name is Ellen Lilla, MSW (Masters in Social Work), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). Husband (Richard F Lilla), son (Richard M Lilla) and son (Dean Lilla). I enjoy spending time on the river boating with my family and friends,3 hosting family and friend get togethers whether that is for a football game, birthday party, or just to hang, sand volleyball at the Trailhead, playing sports with my sons and husband, and play the piano.

 

Inspiration behind starting business: I knew in middle school that I wanted to be a therapist in some capacity. I just didn't know how to get there, and what population or area of focus interested me the most. I have worked with children, families, teens, and couples but throughout my career found a passion for perinatal therapy. This passion stems from my own personal struggle and growth as a parent. 

 

Here's my story about how I came up with the name Look Up Counseling (if you want to add this or not- it may be too much)

 

"One sunny day during my postpartum period, I was outside with my kids feeling anxious and down. I remember looking down at the ground while in my head thinking negatively and worrying. I remember telling myself "look up Ellen" and I did. I looked up and saw my kids enjoying the sunny day and the beauty of nature. That was a turning point in my life to continue to look up because there are so many joyful things to appreciate and if I don't look up and be present, I will miss it. It also pushed me to work on my mental health as well as start specializing in perinatal therapy. When you start therapy at Look Up Counseling, you know you are not alone in your struggles and mental health. I have lived it and recovered and so can you.

Fun fact: sunflowers turn towards the sun which is why they are a part of my logo. Continue to look towards the warmth and joy in your life. Be a sunflower."

 

What'll be served/sold: I provide services to clients 12 years and older. Services I provide are: Diagnostic Assessments, Psychotherapy (individual, family and couples), Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Perinatal Therapy (includes grief and loss, fertility challenges, pregnancy challenges, traumatic birth experiences, post partum mental health, relationship challenges, and adjusting to their new identity as a parent).

Goals for future: I would love to expand and grow by adding other therapists to my practice to serve the community. It would also be great to partner with other mental health agencies in the community to provide consultation and support amongst the field. Finally, I would love to partner and collaborate more with other wellness providers in the community such as (Physical Therapists, OB providers, holistic healing practices, Nutritionists, Schools, community programs, etc) as I believe healing your mental health includes healing the body, mind and soul.