Cheryl Ellis, PsyD
​(she/her/hers)

Licensed Psychologist: Connecticut #2512

Dr. Cheryl Ellis is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Hartford, Connecticut. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Wellesley College, where she majored in psychology, premedical sciences, and Black studies. She went on to complete a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at the New School for Social Research in New York, and in 2000 became the first African American to graduate from the University of Hartford’s Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology with a doctorate in clinical psychology. Most recently, she earned her Certification as a Clinical Trauma Practitioner.​
Dr. Ellis completed her post-doctoral residency at the Village for Families and Children, where she worked with children in out-of-home placements. Over the past 30 years, she has provided individual, group, and family psychotherapy across outpatient clinics, community-based programs, in-home reunification services, inpatient settings, and school-based clinics. Her clinical expertise includes supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families in navigating depression, trauma, and the impact of gendered and racialized stress.
Dr. Cheryl Ellis


"I view therapy as a healing journey we walk together—you set the goals, and I support you in reaching them."
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Ellis has held roles in private practice, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations. She serves as facilitator of a statewide collaborative of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice champions, and is an active participant in the Connecticut BiPOC Mental Health and Wellness Coalition. As a trainer for state agency leadership, she has developed and delivered programs on intergenerational trauma, gendered trauma, intercultural communication, facilitating difficult conversations, and empowering individuals to find their voice.

Seeing Clients in:

Connecticut

My Approach...

  • I view therapy as a healing journey we walk together—you set the goals, and I support you in reaching them.
  • I believe you are the expert of your own life; my role is to listen, partner, and guide.
  • In our first session, I focus on hearing your story and clarifying what you hope to gain from therapy.
  • I draw from training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Therapies.
  • I integrate cultural backgrounds and lived experiences, recognizing that our thoughts and feelings are shaped by personal, family, community, and cultural influences.
  • My goal is to create a space where all aspects of your identity are honored as we work toward healing and growth.​​
​I provide online Therapy for Adolescents (10+), Adults (18+), Couples, and Families
  • $200 per 45-50 minute individual therapy session  ​
  • $225 per 45-50 minute couples or family therapy session  

Phone Consult

Before the first appointment, we offer a free 5-10 minute phone consultation with administrative staff. We will talk in order to see if the therapist is a good fit for what you are looking for in a counselor.