Bellevue University Alumna Publishes Debut Book on Healing and Identity
Bellevue University alumna, licensed mental health therapist and founder of Sunval Healing Center, Ella Yapo, will launch her debut book, The Love That Led Me Home, during a public event on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4-6 p.m. at Bellevue University's John B. Muller Administrative Services Building, 812 Bruin Blvd., in Bellevue, Nebraska. The book explores healing, identity, survival and self-love through the perspectives of a child, a patient and a therapist.
Key Facts
- Ella Yapo is a Bellevue University alumna.
- Yapo graduated from Bellevue University's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
- She is a licensed mental health therapist and founder of Sunval Healing Center.
- The book explores healing, identity, survival, self-love and personal growth.
- The public launch event will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4-6 p.m. CT
- The event will be held in the Symposium Room on the B Level of the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building, 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, Nebraska.
From Counseling Student to Published Author
Ella Yapo has spent her career helping people navigate challenges, healing and personal growth. Now, the Bellevue University alumna is sharing her own journey in her debut book, The Love That Led Me Home.
The book explores identity, survival, self-love and the process of returning to oneself after difficult experiences. Yapo tells the story through three distinct perspectives: Little Ella, Patient Ella and Therapist Ella. By weaving together these viewpoints, she offers readers insight into how personal experiences and professional understanding can shape the healing process.
Throughout my career, I've seen that healing isn't about becoming someone different. It's about recognizing your resilience, understanding your story and finding your way back to yourself. The Love That Led Me Home brings together lessons from my personal journey and my clinical work to help readers see that growth begins when we feel seen, heard and valued.
Community Invited to Book Reading and Signing
Bellevue University will host Yapo's book launch on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4-6 p.m. CT in the Symposium Room on the B Level of the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building located at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, Nebraska.
The event will give attendees an opportunity to hear Yapo read selections from the book, learn about the inspiration behind her writing and participate in a book signing.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).