Ellen Daniels, LCSW

Ellen Daniels is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with 28 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and depression. Ellen aims to make it easier to talk about hard things and to take the first step toward feeling better.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings. In sessions she listens closely and responds with practical guidance and emotional support. The pace and focus are shaped by each person's needs and goals.

Ellen draws on a mix of approaches to fit different problems. She uses client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also applies cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep distress going.

Her work includes support for people coping with chronic pain, illness, caregiver stress, codependency, and relationship communication problems. She also assists with issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, and life purpose. Ellen pays attention to both immediate coping skills and longer-term meaning in life.

Sessions are practical and straightforward. Clients can expect clear, simple steps to try between meetings and a focus on what helps day to day. Ellen encourages collaboration so people can try approaches that fit their life and values.

How Ellen’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In practice this means the therapist reflects back concerns, asks about priorities, and helps clients guide the session topics. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, grief, and feeling stuck.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood. It involves identifying patterns, testing new ways of thinking, and trying concrete behavior changes between sessions. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, panic, depression, and addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on which methods best fit the client's goals and preferences. This is a shared process that can change as needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. Different session formats and lengths suit different situations, so confirm available options before booking. Ellen uses proven therapeutic ideas that can be adapted to remote work, and she will help structure sessions to match everyday routines and practical needs.