- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose work
About Ellen
Ellen Daniels is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Indiana with 28 years of experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma and depression. Ellen also focuses on life purpose questions and related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, and isolation.
She uses straight talk and listening to help people sort through practical problems. Sessions often look at current patterns and small changes that can reduce panic, lift mood, or lessen substance-related harm. Mindfulness and cognitive tools are mixed with reflective work about meaning and values.
Ellen draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to address anxious thoughts and mood symptoms with concrete steps. Existential and Jungian ideas are offered for people who want to think about identity, purpose, and recurring life themes.
Her background spans clinical and community settings, bringing experience with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship breakdown. That variety informs how she helps people manage obligations while exploring what matters next. Practical problem-solving and clearer priorities are common focuses.
Sessions move at a pace set by the person in therapy. Ellen encourages goal-setting that is specific and measurable, while also leaving room to notice deeper patterns. People who come expecting useful strategies paired with reflective conversation often find this approach suits them.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person’s views. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to speak and to clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behavior. It provides tools to reduce panic, manage anxiety, and shift mood through practical exercises.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ellen will help the person identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as new issues come up during therapy.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or a session without needing to travel. Online work also makes it simple to continue momentum between in-person visits and to use mindfulness and CBT tools in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include life purpose, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and isolation.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She combines client-centered listening with practical tools. That can mean mindfulness exercises and CBT-style steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings. That background includes supporting people with chronic pain, grief, and addictions.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.