Nancy Ellis-Ordway, LCSW, PhD, is a psychotherapist with thirty-five years experience, specializing in treating eating disorders, body image issues, stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. She offers individual, couple, and family therapy through her private practice in Jefferson City, MO. In addition to a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University, she has completed the Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy training program at the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute.
She has written chapters for four books, as well as numerous articles for professional and general publications. Her book, "Thrive At Any Weight; Eating to Nourish Body, Soul and Self Esteem" was published in 2019. She co-edited "Weight Bias in Health Education: Critical Perspectives for Pedagogy and Practice" in 2021. She also teaches classes for professional continuing education.
She has a Ph. D. in Health Education and Promotion from the University of Missouri.
She has written chapters for four books, as well as numerous articles for professional and general publications. Her book, "Thrive At Any Weight; Eating to Nourish Body, Soul and Self Esteem" was published in 2019. She co-edited "Weight Bias in Health Education: Critical Perspectives for Pedagogy and Practice" in 2021. She also teaches classes for professional continuing education.
She has a Ph. D. in Health Education and Promotion from the University of Missouri.
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Anxiety is the body's normal response to perceived threat.
It can be experienced in a number of ways, including shaking or sweaty hands, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, panic or a sense of being frozen.
One of the worst parts about anxiety is the feeling that there is nothing you can do about it.
There are numerous techniques you can learn to manage anxiety on your own instead of feeling helpless.
Symptoms of depression include sadness, poor sleep, difficulty concentrating, loss of enjoyment, tearfulness and sense of being overwhelmed.
It can be experienced in a number of ways, including shaking or sweaty hands, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, panic or a sense of being frozen.
One of the worst parts about anxiety is the feeling that there is nothing you can do about it.
There are numerous techniques you can learn to manage anxiety on your own instead of feeling helpless.
Symptoms of depression include sadness, poor sleep, difficulty concentrating, loss of enjoyment, tearfulness and sense of being overwhelmed.
Counseling is covered by most health insurance plans.
You can check with your carrier directly to find out what kind of coverage you have.
Many employers, such as the State of Missouri, Scholastic and AmerenUE, have Employee Assistance Programs which also cover short term counseling at no cost to you.
At this time, I am only accepting new clients with regular Medicare or self-pay.
You can check with your carrier directly to find out what kind of coverage you have.
Many employers, such as the State of Missouri, Scholastic and AmerenUE, have Employee Assistance Programs which also cover short term counseling at no cost to you.
At this time, I am only accepting new clients with regular Medicare or self-pay.
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