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Alexis Ely(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Existential crisis & challenges-Men's issues-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Sexual health & dysfunction-Women's Issues-Dating-
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Professional statement

Alexis Ely, LMHC, is the founder of Rowan Healing, a practice devoted to helping people move beyond healing and into growth, meaning, and self-expression. She works with clients who have done deep inner work and are ready to align more fully with who they are becoming. Many are high achieving, intuitive, and self-aware, yet feel caught between old patterns and new possibilities.

Her approach bridges psychology and soul, blending depth therapy, mindfulness, and somatic insight with practical, real-world support. Alexis helps clients uncover what holds them back and reconnect with their truest selves, the part that feels alive, grounded, and free.

At Rowan Healing, therapy is less about fixing and more about remembering that we are already whole. It is her honor to support others on their journey toward expressing their truest nature and fullest potential.


Message to clients

Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. My approach to therapy is a little different. I don’t believe in looping through the same stories week after week or that therapy has to be painful to be effective. It can be filled with humor, insight, and lightbulb moments that lead to lasting change and a return to your authentic self.

I don’t believe people are ill or broken. I believe we’ve been conditioned to hide our true selves, which can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, and loneliness. When we work with our souls instead of against them, when we release societal expectations and drop the masks, we begin to return to what has always been true and reach our fullest potential as a result.

I’m what some call a “cold water therapist.” I won’t always tell you what you want to hear, and I don’t offer empathy for the sake of comfort. I’ll invite you to face your deeper fears, hold you accountable, and support you in stepping into your power. My goal is that after our work together, you walk out of therapy happier, more confident, and fully living and loving the life you’re in. It’s an honor to support others on their journey toward expressing their truest nature and fullest potential, and one I hold with humility and great care.


Work and Education

Rowan Healing, Founder, 2019 - Present

New York University (NYU), MA, 2020
Parsons School of Design, BFA, 2009

Licensure

New York: 013677

Languages

English

Specialties

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Men's issues - Expertise in working with adult men; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Sexual health & dysfunction - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life

Women's Issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman

Dating - Exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs about dating and the values that one brings into the dating world; processing through the ups and downs of meeting new people and starting or ending relationships




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Allied Benefits
  • Aetna - Assurant Health
  • Aetna - Exchange
  • Aetna - WebTPA
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allegiance
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • EAP:Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Evernorth
  • GEHA
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • Tufts Health/Cigna
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • United Medical Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$300 (50min)

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