Live Well Counseling, LLC
Meet Megan A. Ellis, LPC-S, LSATP
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Megan has been practicing mental and behavioral health counseling for over 15 years.  With her primary focus and expertise in outpatient clinical care, she brings experience, creativity, and energy to the clients and organizations she serves.  

She is fully licensed by the Virginia state board to practice counseling as well as to supervise counselor trainees. She also holds the Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner credential and is an active member of the Virginia Counselors Association.   

Megan has extensive experience providing crisis and counseling services in both private and community mental health centers.  She has also enjoyed the fully integrated approach of working as a behavioral health consultant within local federally qualified health centers. 


Areas of interest include: evaluation and treatment of women's issues, anxiety disorders, depression and post-partum, trauma, stress related disorders, substance use, bipolar, relationship issues, marriage and family problems, parental coaching, spirituality issues, grief and loss, adolescent behavioral disorders, self-harm and cutting, as well as other common developmental concerns across the lifespan.

She spends time volunteering her professional  services in a variety of settings, and writing small grants to support local projects promoting mental health awareness.  When she's not working, you can find Megan watching a basketball game or music performance at her children's school, reading historical fiction, playing pickleball, or enjoying the great outdoors! 

"Why fit in when you were born to stand out!"    -Dr. Theodore "Seuss" Geisel


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Meet Tanya Pizzullo, LCSW, RPT
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Tanya has a diverse background providing mental health treatment to both children and adults.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker able to provide outpatient counseling, as well as supervise counselor trainees.  She is also one of only a small number of local licensed clinician's to hold the Registered Play Therapist credential. 

Tanya has extensive experience providing counseling services in both private and community mental health centers with over 15 years experience in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, as well as attachment and trauma issues.  She has provided counseling to children, adolescents, and adults; and has extensive experience working with children and families within the school setting.

Tanya has most recently completed specialized training in parent-child interaction therapy, or PCIT.  She has a unique combination of both warmth, creativity, and honesty that helps her clients feel comfortable, challenged, and at ease.  


"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation"
-Plato


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Meet Elizabeth Tilley, LPC
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​Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is licensed to provide clinical
counseling services in person or through telehealth in the state of Virginia. She is passionate about serving teens and adults in a safe, empathetic, trusting therapeutic relationship. Elizabeth believes everyone deserves an unbiased, individualized, healing space to navigate and cope with life’s challenges.
 
She has experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, victim services, specifi
cally those who have been impacted by domestic violence, issues related to the foster care system, and a variety of mental health issues through her work in the community.
 
Elizabeth’s special areas of interest include women’s issues, perinatal and
postpartum anxiety and depression, disordered eating, anxiety and mood disorders
such as Generalized anxiety, OCD, depression and bipolar, Autism Spectrum challenges, as well as trauma disorders such as PTSD. Elizabeth also has experience and insight to supporting healthy self-esteem/ empowerment, emotion regulation, various adjustments within life, skills for healthy decision making, healthy coping skills and healthy relationship skills. She also has experience supporting issues related to stress, anger or grief.
 
You are important and unique.  With this in mind Elizabeth uses an eclectic approach to therapy including trauma informed, mindful, and CBT to provide supportive and individualized care. She has completed EMDR basic training, as well as many other additional training courses to provide individualized support to meet the individual where they are.
 
In her free time, Elizabeth loves to be outside gardening or camping, or inside baking or
crafting. She strives to be in the good company of friends or family whenever she gets
the chance!

 
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” -Carl Jung


Meet Cary-Grace James, MSW, LCSW Supervisee
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Cary-Grace began her career serving others through the Social Work program at James Madison University. She spent her first three years in the field working with children and teens in community settings in which the primary focus was on helping her clients build social, emotional, and life skills. Cary-Grace completed her Masters degree in Social Work at Radford University. Most recently she has provided counseling and play therapy services to children, families, and adults.  She has a passion for working with children who have experienced trauma, as well as seeing individuals, children, and families work towards restoration and healing. 

Cary-Grace plans to continue her residency working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. 

Cary-Grace values therapeutic relationships that center on safety, trust, and guidance, while giving the client space for a deeper understanding of themselves and their environment. She hopes to equip her clients with tools they find helpful to their own well-being and direct them towards living well.

In her free time, Cary-Grace enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, as her community and relationships are some of her favorite parts of life! 


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Meet Ritter Minnix, MA, LMFT Resident
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​Ritter graduated from Liberty University, and is currently under the supervision of Martha Furman, LMFT and Megan Ellis, LPC-S, LSATP.  Ritter is a Roanoke, Virginia native who loves his hometown and the people who live, work, and go to school here!  He has completed all of his coursework towards a master's in counseling, and is eager to show you or your family member the compassion and care that you are looking for.

Ritter is specializing in working with young men, teens, and boys experiencing a wide array of mental and emotional health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationship issues.  He has a particular interest in working with families in need of grace based interventions and strategies.  He is able to offer competitive rates, and would love to talk to you more about how he might help you, your child, or your family!
  


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Meet Marla Lenviel, M.Ed., NCC, LPC Resident
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​​Marla has spent fourteen years working with children, adolescents, and families in our local schools, serving many of those years as a school counselor.  She received her Master’s degree in school counseling from University of Lynchburg, where she also completed an Advanced Counseling Certificate towards her clinical residency. Marla is also a National Board Certified Counselor, and has specialized training in trauma-informed practices.
 
She has a passion for working with children, adolescents, and families.  She is well equipped to work with children on school issues (such as ADHD, oppositional defiance, and anxiety), to assist with family dynamics, and to focus on all aspects of clinical counseling and issues. She has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, and other mental health struggles. 
 
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”
- Maya Angelou


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Meet Bailey Porter, MA, NCC, LPC Resident
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Bailey is committed to providing compassionate care to individuals and families.   Specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) , a leading treatment for trauma recovery. As a member of the Virginia Community Response Network (VCRN), Bailey also has advanced training in disaster response and is ready to serve those impacted by trauma across the state.

Bailey holds the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential, reflecting her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care. She continuously advances her expertise through training in Gottman Level 1 Relationship Counseling, SYMBIS Premarital Counseling, Mental Health Coaching, Youth Mental Health Coaching, Nurturing Parenting, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, EMDR, ASSYST, Psychological First Aid, and Compassion Fatigue Education.

In addition to in-person counseling in Roanoke, VA, Bailey offers convenient telehealth services to clients throughout Virginia, ensuring accessibility to quality mental health care no matter where you are.


Bailey is a member of the Virginia Counselor’s Association (VCA), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA).

She provides support for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, bipolar disorder, and family dynamics. Bailey is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and transitions with empathy and expertise, whether in person or through telehealth.



“May you always be the one who notices the little things that make the light pour through, and
may they always remind you: There is more to life and there is more to you.”
​-
Morgan Harper Nichols

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Meet Carolyn Lutz, MA, NCC, LPC Resident

Carolyn’s counseling style is person-centered and strengths based. She affirms the innate autonomy of clients and believes therapy provides a distinct opportunity to identify personal strengths, acknowledge areas for growth, and experience healing.  

A North Carolina native, Carolyn received her undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Arts in Christian Counseling – Clinical Mental Health from Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary in Charlotte. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Resident under the supervision of Megan A. Ellis, LPC-S, LSATP. Her clinical approach incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and
The Gottman Method (for couples counseling).  Carolyn is a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Carolyn works with teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, stress management, eating disorders,
women’s issues (professional identity, self-worth, and body image), and trauma in various forms, including religious. She has a special interest in working with individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities and couples who need support navigating, growing, or healing their relationship. As a Christian in the Anglican tradition, Carolyn respects spirituality’s influence in the clinical space and fosters a warm therapeutic environment for exploring it. 

Carolyn recognizes the complexity of mental health and seeks to collaborate with other professionals (teachers, social workers, therapists, psychiatrists, etc.) to advocate for, and support, her clients. She also provides psychoeducation to empower clients and works with them to identify preventative measures for their mental health.


Carolyn knows being human is complex, confusing, and sometimes painful –
she stands ready to help clients find hope in their story.   
 
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“Never, never, never give up.” -Winston Churchill



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Meet Alex Hite, MA, LPC Resident 

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Alex understands there is a story inside of all of us waiting to be told. She is passionate about serving those experiencing hurt and brokenness. She wants to come alongside you to help break the cycles and patterns that weigh you down, and wants to help you gain a new or restored hope in your future.
 
She values a therapeutic space centered on trust, safety, and openness. Alex takes a person centered approach to counseling and is interested in working with people of all ages. She has a particular interest in grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, body  image issues, spiritual issues including spiritual trauma, and
young women’s and teen issues. 
 

Alex has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. She has advanced clinical skills in the treatment
of grief and loss, trauma, and anxiety. She has worked in leadership roles
for organizations like Braveheart Grief Ministries, and has valued her time and
work with ​The Lampstand organization.
 
She completed her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty
University and is excited to give back to the community that she grew up in!
You have a beautiful story to share. She aims to provide the space for you to do so.
 

“Most big transformations come about from the hundreds of tiny,
almost imperceptible steps we take along the way.”



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​Live Well Counseling, LLC   
(phone) 540-258-4065 
(fax) 1.855.514.2805
2545 Sanford Avenue, SW
​Roanoke, VA 24014
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