Ella Cannon, LCSW
Ella works with adolescents and adults navigating emotional dysregulation, trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, and other complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping clients develop practical skills to regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence. She takes a holistic view of each client, considering the connection between emotional well-being, physical health, and daily life.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBT specialist, and Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Ella spent two years providing individual therapy at The Behavior Therapy Group. She earned her Master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of Social Work, where she completed advanced DBT training under Dr. Andre Ivanoff and contributed to ongoing DBT research. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Colby College.
Ella’s clinical training includes work at McLean Hospital’s 3East adolescent DBT residential program, where she served as an educator and skills coach, facilitating DBT skills groups and providing individualized coaching to adolescents. She also worked directly with families as a private, in-home DBT skills coach. Additionally, she trained at CEBTOhio under Dr. Lucene Wisniewski, a nationally recognized leader in the treatment of eating and mood disorders. Ella brings these experiences together to provide evidence-based, individualized care that addresses the whole person.
Sarah Lane, MSW
Sarah works with families, children, and adolescents navigating mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, and complex family dynamics, offering a validating, collaborative approach rooted in evidence-based practice. She blends DBT and CBT for sustainable change across both the individual and the family system.
A Licensed Master Social Worker and DBT specialist for adolescents and families, Sarah earned her Master of Social Work from Columbia University's School of Social Work, with training in DSM Diagnostics, Substance Abuse, and DBT. Her clinical training includes two years of intensive inpatient experience at New York Presbyterian–Westchester Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized leader in treating bipolar disorder, depression, and other major mood disorders. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Communication from Lehigh University.
Sarah is currently working toward Beck Institute certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, deepening her expertise in evidence-based strategies for anxiety and sustained behavioral change. Beyond her clinical practice, she has spearheaded Social and Emotional Learning curricula for private schools across New York, strengthening mindfulness and emotion regulation skills among students and faculty alike.
Clinical Consultation
Gillian Galen, Psy.D.
Grace of Eden partners with Dr. Gillian Galen, Psy.D., for ongoing clinical consultation, helping ensure our work remains grounded in current, evidence-based practices. Dr. Galen is a senior child and adolescent psychologist and Instructor in Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, as well as Director of Training for the 3East Continuum at McLean Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital.
Dr. Galen provides ongoing consultation to our clinical team, offering guidance around complex cases, treatment planning, and the thoughtful integration of DBT and CBT into our work. Her expertise helps our clinicians continually strengthen their practice and approach each client with thoughtful, individualized care.
Dr. Galen has extensive experience working with adolescents and families navigating emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-endangering behaviors. She provides clinical guidance that informs Grace of Eden’s integration of DBT, CBT, and holistic approaches to mental health and well-being.
Dr. Galen is also the co-author of several books on DBT, including Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder, Coping With BPD, DBT For Dummies, and DBT Workbook For Dummies. She is a Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT) and has a particular interest in mindfulness and holistic approaches to emotional well-being.