The Joy Therapist

Inspiration, Practical
Wisdom, & the Path to
a Fulfilling Life.

Ellen Peterson specializes in moving people forward in their lives and offers specialized techniques that quickly identify the issues, and rapidly improve life circumstances. Ellen Peterson, aka the Joy Therapist, has clients around the country adopting her positive philosophy for living a joyful and fulfilling life.

Discover Ellen Peterson's Books

Books to Cultivate Abundance, Joy, and Purpose.

Ellen Peterson’s collection of self-help books offers powerful insights and practical tools to help you embrace joy, overcome obstacles, and achieve your goals. Known as the Joy Therapist, Ellen combines her experience as a psychotherapist and life coach to provide strategies that guide readers toward a more fulfilling and abundant life.

Choosing Joy Creating Abundance

Practical Tools for Manifesting your Dreams & Desires

Available in: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback & Audiobook

Paid in Full

Freedom from Emotional and Financial Indebtedness

Available in: Kindle, Paperback

Meet Ellen Peterson

Psychotherapist,
Life Coach, &
Award-Winning Author.

Ellen Peterson, award-winning self-help author, psychotherapist, and life coach, is dedicated to helping individuals unlock their fullest potential and live more joyful lives. Known for her uplifting philosophy and practical guidance, Ellen offers readers and clients alike the tools to create lasting positive change.
Her books, including Choosing Joy, Creating Abundance, Abundance for Beginners, and Paid in Full, empower readers to embrace their strengths and pursue a life of purpose and happiness. Raised in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, Ellen discovered early on the importance of setting goals and fostering a positive mindset. Her journey led her to become a trusted therapist and coach, often referred to as the Joy Therapist by her clients nationwide. When not writing or working with clients, Ellen leads transformative growth workshops, helping participants deepen self-awareness and achieve their goals. Discover more about Ellen’s journey and philosophy at www.ellenpeterson.com.

Listen to the Journey

Now Available as
Audiobook.

Ellen Peterson’s collection of self-help books offers powerful insights and practical tools to help you embrace joy, overcome obstacles, and achieve your goals. Known as the Joy Therapist, Ellen combines her experience as a psychotherapist and life coach to provide strategies that guide readers toward a more fulfilling and abundant life.

Life-Changing Support

Services to Empower your
Personal Growth

In Person & Telehealth COUNSELING

Offers the convenience of In-person, Telephone & Teletherapy sessions through a HIPAA compliant website. Whether you prefer in person sessions or teletherapy sessions, we are pleased to make counseling safe & convenient for you.

Personal Growth WORKSHOPS

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Light of the Soul 2025: The Journey to Becoming a Better You!

Powerful Guided MEDITATION

Allow Ellen Peterson to guide you through powerful meditations that will change your life. Each meditation uses guided imagery to assist you in opening your heart and your mind. You will emerge more peaceful, more hopeful and more importantly, transformed.

Testimonials

Book Reader Reviews

"Live your Life
with Ease,
Rather than
Struggle."

-Ellen Peterson

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ellenmsw@gmail.com

Location

402 N. Cayuga Street Ithaca, New York 14850


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