Ellen Hendriksen, PhD

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DR. ELLEN HENDRIKSEN is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and is the author of HOW TO BE ENOUGH: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists and HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. Her scientifically-based, zero-judgment approach has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC News, Harvard Business Review, Scientific American, and many other media outlets. She lives in the Boston area with her family.

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Reviews

Laura

Apr 24, 2026

Wow, this was exactly what I needed this morning. I was feeling pretty anxious, and this helped. I will bookmark this meditation and go back to it again and again. Thank you very much!

Antonia

Apr 20, 2026

Great. A quick, gentle, no-woowoo, practical re-set. The music was perfect for the rhythm of breath.

Maru

Mar 8, 2026

Beautiful grounding calming meditation. Great voice, pace and prompts. Thank you!

Dimitri Grachev

Feb 27, 2026

This course shifted my perspective from just 'surviving' the day to actively improving it. It taught me exactly how to act and what not to fear to become the person I’m aiming to be. I’m walking away with practical lessons on self-improvement that I’m already using to correct my course. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to stop being a spectator in their own life!

Nancy

Dec 30, 2025

Very helpful for me. And short enough that I could stay with it. Thank you.

Kay

Nov 23, 2025

Really good for any time of day or night 🌝🌞🌈🙏 Wonderful!

Ana Alexander

Sep 22, 2025

She was helpful in making me realize how anxiety feels so I deal with it quickly.

Katie

Sep 5, 2025

This was what I needed to hear. I realized in the middle of listening that I have been so focused on being the perfect person, not realizing that it was impossible. Bring my fear and anxiety with me, invite them along, fighting them is making me lose myself.

Lori

Sep 4, 2025

Gave me positive thoughts and prayers for the day. Thank you so much.

Dolly

Sep 4, 2025

Thank you for helping me feel grounded at a time when I am trying to manage a huge surge of stress and anxiety. I feel very grateful to have found your comforting work. 🎉❤️💪🏻

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