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Laura Ellington, LCSW, LISW-CP

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I have worked for non-profit integrated health care organizations throughout my career and the mission of Blue Ridge Health is consistent with my professional and personal values. Blue Ridge Health fills a critical need for mental health care and I am fortunate to be a member of this team of professionals.
Laura Ellington, LCSW, LISW-CP

Laura Ellington, LCSW, LISW-CP

You can call me Laura
Services

Behavioral Health / Counseling

Other Services
Office Location(s)

Blue Ridge Health – Polk

Education

Master of Social Work, UNC Chapel Hill
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP)

Additional Training:
Perinatal Substance Abuse Certification
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certification
Advanced Care Planning Facilitator/Trainer
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Associate (LCSW-A) Supervisor

Special interests

Mental health challenges related to life-threatening medical conditions
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)
Trauma
Domestic violence
Complex grief
Geriatrics
Substance use disorders
Phase of life changes
Recovery support

Memberships, Honors, & Awards Polk County Mental Health Advisory Committee
Languages Spoken
English
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