Ellen Daniels

Compassionate support with long-term clinical experience

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Ellen

Ellen Daniels is a licensed clinical social worker based in Indiana who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. With 28 years of professional experience, she brings long-standing clinical perspective and steady support to clients navigating difficult emotions and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental setting where clients can explore feelings and thoughts at their own pace. Her work also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication difficulties, control issues, divorce and separation, and substance-related challenges.

Ellen draws on a range of therapeutic methods including cognitive behavioral approaches, client-centered principles, existential and Jungian perspectives, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. She encourages clients to take the first step toward a more satisfying life and offers collaborative guidance throughout the process.

Approaches and Online Options for Meaningful Change

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and address addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of her work, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard and can explore what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey; the therapist works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may blend techniques over time so the plan evolves as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent care around daily demands and geographic limits. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow follow-up and skill-building between sessions, and enable clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ellen work with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related areas like codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can share thoughts and feelings; she integrates client-centered care with structured techniques when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Ellen has 28 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds an LCSW credential (IN LCSW 34004936A) and practices in Indiana.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What is the process to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-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

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English