Eleanor Gambrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Jill Wiedman, LPC-S, RPT-S. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Children and Adolescents from Southern Methodist University. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with High Honors from The University of Texas at Austin. Eleanor brings years of meaningful experience in the field through serving as president of the SMU Play Therapy Board and as treasurer of the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society. As an undergraduate student, Eleanor authored and produced an original research thesis project entitled, “Blame it on Bad Luck: The Effect of Age and Stochastic Task Outcomes on Children’s Causal Attributions.” Eleanor previously worked as a camp counselor at Camp Mystic for Girls and taught dance at Highland Park Dance Company, both experiences that deepened her commitment to supporting children’s growth, confidence, and resilience—foundations she continues to build on in her work as a therapist.
Eleanor leverages evidence-based and personalized approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to effectively manage various emotional and behavioral concerns. She is passionate about supporting children and adolescents, skillfully helping them navigate anxiety, ADHD, OCD, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and challenges with emotional regulation and executive functioning. A Dallas native, Eleanor is committed to working alongside children and their families as they navigate the challenges of life in high-performing communities. She is dedicated to guiding clients in developing new ways of thinking and coping strategies to successfully reach their therapeutic goals.
In her free time, Eleanor enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking pilates classes, playing mahjong, and cheering on the Texas Longhorns!