Dr. Michelle Ellis, LPC, LMHC-QS, NCC

There are times when our goals are just out of reach, BeyondME Counseling and Consulting aims to help clients reach objectives they previously struggled to achieve on their own. At BeyondME Counseling and Consulting, we are dedicated to offering expert counseling and consulting services to individuals of all ages. Our focus is on helping individuals, couples, families, and groups enhance their self-awareness and cultivate effective strategies to address their past, navigate their present, and plan for their future. Our primary focus is on offering specialized assistance, guidance, and education to and about individuals who have navigated trauma, harnessed resilience, and are seeking to enhance their understanding of self-care in order to foster improved mental well-being. About Dr. Ellis I am Dr. Michelle Ellis and I am so excited that you've come to visit our website. I hold licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor (PA), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL), a Qualified Supervisor, and I am recognized as a NBCC Board Certified Counselor. I believe authentic connections are the cornerstone of healing. Thus, I actively incorporate multicultural perspectives into therapeutic settings, with a particular emphasis on addressing the unique needs of racially diverse individuals, couples, and families. Our Counseling Approach At BeyondME Counseling and Consulting, we believe that every individual's story is unique, and we are here to help you navigate its complexities. Our skilled and compassionate therapists work collaboratively with you, tailoring our approach to meet your specific needs and aspirations. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that understanding your past, embracing your present, and planning for your future can lead to lasting positive change. Through a humanistic approach, we address you as a whole person. Embracing your uniqueness, your personal awareness and reflection will be valued and welcomed. Together, we'll foster security, support, and empowerment, while acknowledging and appreciating our differences Our Supervision Approach BeyondMe offers supervision services via individual and group modalities to Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns in Florida. As a Qualified Supervisor, Dr. Ellis aims to provide supervisees with a deeper appreciation for relationship development, therapeutic curiosity, ethical decision making, and multicultural perspectives, all which impact both supervisory and counseling relationships. This is accomplished by providing and overseeing a wide range of supervisory experiences. Such experiences will assist the supervisee in continued development of intervention skill utilization, ethical practice, and the saliency of professional counselor identity. Dr. Ellis utilizes the Multicultural Integrated Supervision Model, which integrates the Integrated Developmental Model and the Multicultural Social Justice Counseling conceptual framework. From this model, Dr. Ellis believes that all interactions are multicultural, the supervisor-supervisee relationship development is paramount, and supervision structure is imperative. Important areas that receive attention in supervision include but are not limited to: (a) counseling skills, (b) personal wellness and self-care, (c) diversity and equity considerations for self and clients, and (d) case conceptualization. Supervision options include: Individual (1-2 supervisees) Group (3-6 supervisees) Our Consulting Services BeyondMe offers consultation services to individuals, organizations, and businesses seeking expert advice in areas that include, but are not limited to the following: Professional Mentorship Counseling Supervision Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Counselor Identity Development The Strong Black Woman Syndrome Trauma-Informed Care Organizations that I have collaborated with: Duval County Public Schools Girl Scouts of Gateway Council The Wellness Project The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville