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Ellen Daniels

Ellen Daniels

LCSW

Indiana

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Indiana / 34004936A
Experience
28 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical coping skills
    • Nonjudgmental support

    About Ellen

    Ellen Daniels is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with 28 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, grieving, or struggling with addiction. Ellen aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where someone can talk about what matters most to them.

    She uses clear, straightforward conversation to help people sort through painful experiences like trauma and loss. Sessions focus on understanding what is getting in the way of everyday life and finding practical steps that fit each person’s situation. Motivational Interviewing often guides the work when people are weighing change related to substance use or other habits.

    Ellen also draws on client-centered therapy to keep the person’s goals at the center of each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break down distressing thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts to try different coping strategies. Existential and Jungian influences inform deeper questions about meaning, identity, and recurring patterns.

    Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness. Ellen listens first, then suggests small experiments or new ways of noticing feelings and choices. She supports clients as they take steps toward clearer direction and better day-to-day functioning.

    If you want help facing anxiety, grief, trauma, or addictive behaviors, Ellen offers steady guidance and practical tools to move forward.

  2. Approaches that guide online work and next steps

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person’s goals. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so a person can name priorities and decide what matters most. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change; it uses focused questions and gentle feedback to strengthen motivation for new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions together, and suggests experiments to test small shifts that reduce anxiety or depressive mood.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ellen will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with a listening-focused client-centered approach, then adding motivational or cognitive-behavioral techniques as goals become clearer.

    The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people try different ways of working together while maintaining a steady schedule and pace that matches everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

    Experience

    28+ years

    Listed in

    Indiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Ellen commonly help with?

    Ellen works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses related issues like codependency, chronic illness, and panic attacks.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    The style is collaborative and person-centered, with direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on listening first, then testing small changes that fit daily life.

    How much experience does she have?

    She brings 28 years of professional experience to her work with clients. That experience informs a steady, grounded approach to difficult problems.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Indiana.

    Can I meet with her in a language other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    Which session formats are available?

    The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are sessions priced?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Ellen?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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