"What is meant for you, will not pass you."
ellie zabar
advanced clinical fellow
all about ellie
Ellie’s compassion and warm energy allows clients to show up to a space that feels safe and familiar. By bringing honesty and authenticity to each session, she creates an environment where clients feel seen, heard and prioritized.
Ellie believes that therapy can be life changing, but she understands how much courage it takes to show up, and how challenging it can be to be vulnerable. She approaches each session with empathy and sensitivity, creating a safe space where clients can feel empowered to explore their personal experiences and embrace their journey of growth at a pace that feels right for them. Her therapeutic style is dynamic and genuine, and her connections to clients are grounded in openness and trust so that they feel supported through every challenge and every achievement.
Having started her career in the Financial Services industry, Ellie has a deep understanding of workplace stressors and challenges. She is passionate about working with young professionals who are experiencing anxiety, high-pressure environments, perfectionism, life transitions, and fertility struggles.
how she works
Ellie prioritizes building a personal relationship with each client to understand their unique experiences and what they’d like to achieve through their therapy sessions. She assists her clients with setting goals that reflect their individual needs and that are aligned with their ideal outcomes. Ellie personalizes her approach to each client by integrating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic techniques, and mindfulness.
Ellie focuses on empowering clients to identify their aspirations and take steps toward making change. Whether navigating a career transition, dealing with relationship challenges, or seeking to enhance self-esteem, Ellie connects authentically, working alongside you to reduce barriers and achieve a more positive mindset. She and her clients will work together to reframe negative thoughts and anxious beliefs that contribute to difficult emotions and stressful situations.
When you work with Ellie, you will work in a nonjudgmental space that allows for self-exploration and is free from pressure and expectations.
Get to know me
Ice cream
One thing you couldn't live without
Getting texts from old friends.
Something that always makes you smile
🫶🏻
Most used emoji
Teleportation - for traveling, of course, but as a New Yorker, I am always trying to find ways to shorten my commutes as much as possible!
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Anywhere where I can smell fresh air, cozy up on the couch with a good show, and enjoy the peace of a cabin in nature. Vermont is the gold standard for this vibe!
Where is your happy place?
After waking up to the only acceptable alarm clock (my dog), my day always starts with coffee, gratitude, and movement - usually a run or pilates.
Morning routine
I prioritize getting outside for either a long walk with my dog, or a long run to clear my head. If I can call my mom or a friend while out walking my dog, it's an added plus.
What do you do to de-stress?
I organize my weeks on Sundays - checking in on what I have to do that week, choosing my groceries and finally folding that basket of laundry. I always try to balance social plans with time at home to give myself time to recharge throughout the week.
How do you set yourself up for a successful week?
Italy! A good plate of pasta and fresh pizza will win me over ten out of ten times.
Favorite place you have traveled
Saturday Morning Capps! One of my favorite weekly rituals is walking to a new local coffee shop with my husband and 2 year old golden doodle for oat milk cappuccinos.
Rituals
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Psychodynamic
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
