Ellie Kayyem, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Arvada, CO)

Ellie is an empathetic and warm therapist who believes that each person holds innate resilience and capacity for healing. Her holistic approach is deeply relational, grounded in the belief that connection is central to growth and therapeutic change.

Ellie is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Boston University. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Synergetic Play Therapy and holds a certificate in Human-Animal-Environment Interactions in Social Work.

She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their caregivers through a trauma-informed lens that honors diverse learning and engagement styles. Her background includes play therapy (directive and non-directive), EMDR, behavioral interventions, and systems-based case management in clinical settings, special education classrooms, and community mental health organizations.

Ellie brings warmth, curiosity, and collaboration to the therapy room. She is especially passionate about helping families foster connection, build regulation skills, and navigate challenges with compassion and clarity.