Focused on Clinician Development & Supervision
Welcome to The Ellis Agency! Our mission is simple yet powerful — improving the mental health outcomes of the community by addressing clinician development and supervision. By providing systemic support, we can ensure clinicians feel empowered by knowledge, supported by the community, and equipped to make a lasting impact on the lives they touch.
We provide training opportunities, guidance, and support to ultimately help set clinicians up for long-term professional and personal success. As a mental health agency, we understand the journey of a clinician as a personal exploration and a community-driven endeavor. We're here to guide supervisors of clinicians to be intentionally involved in the process every step of the way. Our services and resources are geared toward guiding and providing support to clinicians to promote long-term professional and personal success.
Our journey began with a dedication to direct client care. Over the years, we were reminded of how key nurturing and supporting clinicians behind the scenes is for them to provide quality service to the population they serve. So we decided to pivot our services, emphasizing the growth and development of clinicians throughout their careers. Our agency is here to provide guidance, encouragement, and a helping hand to supervisors and organizations, taking a wraparound approach to the experience.
Dr. Candace Anthony is a proud St. Louis native who navigates her field with a passion for advocating for others as they strive to reach their next level. With close to 20 years of experience in mental health, including more than a decade in program development and management, she has carved out a unique niche for herself in the community, increasing mental health awareness and guiding organizations to enhance program effectiveness and impact.
Dr. Candace is licensed in Missouri and holds the Board Certified-TeleMental Health (BC-TMH) certification, allowing her to expand her reach beyond the traditional office setting. She has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University, a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University.
Her extensive experience includes clinical supervision of new clinicians, helping them navigate the complexities of the field and develop into competent professionals. Dr. Candace's expertise in program management has been instrumental in launching and scaling innovative mental health programs, ensuring they meet the needs of the community and achieve sustainable growth.