Ellen Codere, LMSW

Ellen Codere is a licensed social worker with 32 years of practice in Michigan. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges. She also supports those coping with life changes, grief, trauma, ADHD, and identity concerns including LGBT-related issues.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then works with clients to set goals and try practical steps. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and building routines for better sleep and eating.

Ellen uses a mix of approaches that match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns of thinking and behavior. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies help people tolerate difficult feelings while keeping sight of their values.

She also incorporates emotion-focused work to deepen understanding of relationship patterns and attachment concerns. Dialectical skills can be used when intense emotions, anger, or problems with regulation get in the way of daily life. Ellen explains options clearly and adjusts methods as progress is made.

Over her career she has supported adults dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and codependency. New clients are guided through a simple start process that includes a matching questionnaire and scheduling. Ellen aims to help people find workable tools and steady momentum toward better days.

How her methods translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward those values even when strong emotions appear. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention to meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep, and eating issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and reshape patterns in close relationships by exploring emotional responses and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ellen collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their situation, goals, and preferences. She explains options, tries strategies, and adjusts the plan as progress is tracked.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It also makes ongoing skill practice and between-session planning more doable for many people.