In 2014, Elle moved from a small town outside Harrisburg to the city of Pittsburgh to attend college.  In 2018, Elle received her Bachelors in Psychology and Bachelors in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh. During undergrad, she was involved with research into the social skills and social behaviors of young children. 

Elle recently graduated with her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University, where she did research through Chatham’s IDEALS Lab on the Define It! project. Elle was the recipient of the H.A.P.P.Y. fellowship, which focused on training in integrated care within different marginalized communities.

Elle has experience with school, individual therapy and group therapy work, in which she believes she enhances her clients’ lives and builds skills to help them thrive in all settings. She previously worked at UPMC’s Therapeutic Early Autism Program with preschool-aged children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Elle is in the process of obtaining her LAPC (Associate Professional Counselor License) as well as her LBS (Behavior Specialist License), working under the supervision of April Artz, LPC. She focuses on executive functioning, social communication, behaviors, anxiety, life transitions, and neurodivergence. Elle loves to incorporate games and art into her therapy practices, especially when working with child and adolescent clients.

Elle appreciates working with a range of populations. She is most passionate about working with children, adolescents, families and neurodivergent groups.

Outside of work, Elle enjoys walking her three dogs (two standard poodles and one frenchie) with her fiancé, cuddling with her two cats, going on adventures, eating delicious food surrounded by friends, and exploring Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.