Ella Brandon, LICSW

Boston-area therapist for adolescents and young adults

I provide individual therapy to adolescents and young adults facing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, identity development, ADHD and other learning differences, physical/athletic injury, racism, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions.

I use a relational and eclectic approach to my work, drawing on elements of mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, among other modalities. Above all, I aim to co-create a therapeutic, engaging space with my clients, often meaning we bring art, athletics, or even my dog into session!

Practice Details

Billing

I accept several commercial insurance plans.

For out-of-network services, I can provide Superbills at the end of each month which can be submitted to insurance for reimbursement.

Location

I offer in-person and telehealth sessions.

For in-person sessions, my office is located in Arlington, MA.

More About Me

Outside of my therapy practice, I am a seasoned middle and high school counselor and health teacher. I have extensive experience working with student athletes and artists, as well as students with ADHD, anxiety, and OCD. I have worked at an all-boys school as well as served as a dorm parent in an all-gender dorm.

Rosie often joins sessions with my dog-loving clients.

Billing & Insurance

  • BCBS
  • Optum
  • Aetna
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Tufts
  • Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement

Currently Accepting New Clients

  • Weekly and bi-weekly appointments
  • In-person available Tuesdays at my Arlington, MA office
  • Telehealth available Wednesdays and Thursdays
  • Hybrid options upon request
  • Parent sessions available for minor clients or with 18+ client release