Ellen Erlichman, L.C.S.W

After obtaining her BS in Psychology at Bradley University, Ellen received her master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She’s a past board member of the Mental Health Association of Illinois Valley, serving on the organization’s executive board and as chair of the Community Services Committee. She’s also a Children’s Home board member, previously serving as liaison to the Clinical Advisory Committee as liaison to the Research and Ethical Committee and was involved in strategic planning for the agency and the rollout of the new vision and values statement.  She currently serves on the Executive Committee

Getting There

After seven years of social work, Ellen moved into private practice in 1997. Though she counsels all ages, she mostly sees children, adolescents, and families in her practice. "In working with young children, parents are included in the sessions to teach skills and role model behaviors. Educating and empowering parents is essential in helping the child. I remind parents on a daily basis that raising a child is the hardest job there is. I find parents need support and encouragement throughout the journey, especially in dealing with a teenager."

In the Community

See Ellens Writeup in the 40 Leaders Under 40 and the Peoria Woman;

http://www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2003/nov/class-2003-40-leaders-under-forty

http://www.peoriamagazines.com/tpw/2004/may/peoria-profile