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Therapy & Counseling — Telehealth & In Person

Mike Ellis, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Serving Individuals, Families & Athletes

I'm passionate about helping individuals, families, and athletes build mental strength, resilience, and clarity in both life and performance. I combine clinical counseling with performance-focused strategies to help you show up more confidently, whether in relationships, life transitions, or the arena of competition.

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • In-Person & Telehealth
  • Serving Individuals, Families & Athletes
Mike Ellis, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Riverside Counseling
“The strongest wins aren't always physical, they're the ones won in the mind first.”

— Mike, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

How I Work

My Approach to Therapy

Your story, goals, and strengths guide the work we do together. I bring a collaborative, strengths-based approach that blends evidence-based therapy with your lived experience so that change feels real and sustainable.

Approachable, insightful, and deeply committed to your growth. I listen with curiosity and help translate complex emotions into clear steps forward, whether you're navigating life challenges or competition pressures.

I work best with clients who…

Are ready to be candid with themselves, explore both feelings and behaviors, and are willing to engage in real-world strategies. Whether you're focused on personal growth or performance goals, we'll tailor the work to what matters most.

In sessions, you can expect…

Empathy, challenge, and practical tools. A collaborative, strengths-based approach that meets you where you are and helps you make progress with purpose.

At Riverside Counseling and Psychiatry, Mike works with clients from Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and across Northern Virginia, and offers telehealth for patients throughout Virginia.

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Common Questions

No — while Mike has significant experience with athletes and mental performance, he works with individuals, families, and non-athletes as well. His strengths-based, performance-oriented approach benefits anyone working toward meaningful change.
Mental performance training helps athletes manage performance anxiety, build focus and resilience, recover from injury, and handle the unique pressures of competition. Mike integrates these techniques with traditional therapy.
Yes. Mike has experience with family systems work, helping families improve communication, navigate conflict, and support one another through difficult seasons.
Yes — Mike offers both in-person and telehealth appointments throughout Virginia.

Areas of Focus

Mental Performance & Athletes
Anxiety & Stress
Depression
Family Dynamics
Life Transitions
Grief & Loss
Also treats:
ADHDAnxietyAthletesBehavioral IssuesCoping SkillsDepressionFamily ConflictGriefLife TransitionsRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemSports PerformanceStressTrauma & PTSD
“Michael helped me understand myself in ways I did not expect. His approach is warm but focused, and I always leave our sessions with something meaningful to work on.”
★★★★★

Riverside Counseling and Psychiatry Patient

The Human Behind the Practice

Great clinicians bring their whole selves to their work. Here’s a little more about Mike.

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Sports Fan

Game day is always on the calendar

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Fitness Driven

Training the body sharpens the mind

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Family First

Time with family recharges everything

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