
Online counseling for individuals & couples · Ohio
Creating room for healing,
growth, and
healthier relationships.
When relationships are hurting, trust has been broken, or painful patterns feel difficult to change, it can be hard to know where to turn.
Individuals & Couples
Specialized counseling
Room to Rise Counseling provides compassionate, specialized online counseling for adult individuals and couples throughout Ohio who are seeking healing from relationship struggles, sexual concerns, and relational wounds.
You are not alone
Support at every step
Whether you are working to rebuild after betrayal, struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, feeling disconnected from your partner, or carrying the impact of past relational trauma, you do not have to face these challenges alone.

A note from Nate
“Together, we will create space for honesty, understanding, growth, and meaningful change.”
— Nathaniel Ellis, LPCC

Specialized training. Personalized care.
Specialized Training. Personalized Care.
I have particular experience helping couples build trust after betrayal and helping individuals address unwanted sexual behaviors with honesty, responsibility, and hope. Helping individuals heal from childhood trauma is also an important part of my work.
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT)
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Sex Addiction Therapy
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
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Developmental & Relational Trauma Therapy
Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist (DARTT)
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Faith-Informed Counseling
Available for clients who desire it

A compassionate approach to meaningful change
“My approach combines compassion with directness. You can expect a counseling relationship where you are accepted without judgment, challenged with care, and supported as you work toward the person you want to become.”
— Nathaniel Ellis, LPCC

Specialized areas of focus
Counseling for the Challenges That Matter Most
Couples Healing After Betrayal & Relationship Struggles
When trust has been damaged through infidelity, pornography use, or other relationship wounds, couples often feel overwhelmed by hurt, anger, fear, and uncertainty about the future.
I help couples understand the patterns that brought them here, rebuild emotional safety, improve communication, and work toward a stronger, healthier relationship.
Support for Unwanted Sexual Behaviors & Shame
Many people struggle privately with pornography use or other sexual behaviors that feel out of alignment with who they want to be.
Counseling can provide a place to move beyond shame and secrecy, understand the roots of these patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and build greater integrity and confidence.
Healing From Developmental & Relational Trauma
Our early relationships and experiences can shape how we see ourselves, connect with others, and respond to the world around us.
Together, we can explore how past wounds continue to impact your life while building new ways of relating, coping, and healing.
Other Concerns
If you find yourself here and have concerns not highlighted in the previous sections, my services may still be for you too! I also have significant experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, self esteem, anger, and many other concerns.
Ready when you are
Take the First Step
Change often begins with one honest conversation.
If you are ready to begin healing, rebuilding, and creating a healthier future, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
