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Ethel Dickerson

Compassionate LCSW focusing on thoughtful change

LCSW Connecticut

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ethel

Ethel Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, depression, family difficulties, anger, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 22 years of clinical experience, she draws on work in outpatient settings, support for school-aged children and families, work with people experiencing homelessness, and coordination of a trauma first responders' team. Her practice emphasizes straightforward, respectful engagement and consistent attention during sessions.

Her approach centers on restructuring unhelpful thinking and building more constructive mental habits, using methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness strategies. She describes her style as friendly and professional, offering honest feedback even when it may not be what a client expects.

Ethel combines formal training and long-term practice with personal insight to guide clients toward healthier patterns of thought and behavior. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Prospective clients who are ready to begin can use the Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on her availability.

Approaches and Online Care Aligned with Your Goals



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to change those patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges where shifting thinking can reduce symptoms and improve coping.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard and understood while they explore their goals. This approach supports building self-awareness and personal insight, which can be helpful for grief, family issues, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve. That shared decision-making helps ensure the work feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by providing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care across locations, and maintain momentum between meetings while working toward clearer thinking and improved coping.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, family and relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with several related focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques, aiming to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking while maintaining a respectful, honest therapeutic relationship.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of professional experience, including outpatient practice, work with school-aged children and families, outreach to people experiencing homelessness, and coordination of a trauma first responders' team.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut and holds the credential CT LCSW 005954.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people located outside the United States by arranging appropriate online session formats.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English