Elle Murphy, MSW, LSW, PMH-C

Elle's journey into the perinatal world began in the classroom as an early childhood educator, where she witnessed the profound emotional and psychological transformations that come with parenthood. This experience ignited her passion for supporting families and led her to complete doula training in 2021. While working as a doula, Elle wanted to deepen her connection with clients, which led her to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in child, youth, and families.

Combining her clinical expertise with her perinatal experience, Elle provides trauma-informed, holistic support to individuals and couples navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, infertility, infant loss, infant feeding difficulties, and the emotional complexities of new parenthood. As a trained Brainspotting clinician, she uses this powerful, brain-based therapeutic approach to help clients process trauma, reduce distress, and access their body's natural capacity to heal. In her work with couples, she draws on her Gottman Level 1 training, an evidence-based approach to strengthening relationships. She is deeply committed to fostering meaningful, supportive connections between parents, their children, and their community.

As a Latina therapist, Elle brings cultural understanding and sensitivity to her work with Latine communities, honoring shared experiences while supporting each client's unique journey.

Elle also has a strong research interest in gender-based violence, particularly its intersection with mental health and perinatal experiences. She has presented her research on intimate partner violence at national conferences and works to bridge academic insight with practical, on-the-ground support.

Elle is a doula, social worker, researcher, and Brainspotting clinician. She holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and serves as an Illinois Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. Across these roles, she is dedicated to empowering parents and early childhood professionals to navigate their journeys with compassion, understanding, and clinical expertise. Reach out to schedule today!