Ellie Schwartzman, MSW, LCSW

Hi, I’m Ellie Schwartzman, LCSW and founder of Sage Mental Health. I created Sage with the vision of offering compassionate, personalized therapy that helps people feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.

In my work, I draw from evidence-based while always tailoring sessions to meet each client’s unique needs. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, warm, and practical—giving you tools to carry into your everyday life while also offering space for reflection and healing.

I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and my master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. My clinical experience has given me the privilege of supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, stress, and life transitions.

Starting Sage has been my way of combining professional expertise with a genuine passion for connection. It’s important to me that therapy feels like a safe and welcoming place where you can bring your full self, find clarity, and move toward the quality of life you want and deserve.