Ellen Daniels

Ellen Daniels is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 28 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Ellen aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supported.

Her approach begins with creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address reactions to traumatic events and to help people regain a sense of safety and control. Ellen also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities and CBT to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear goals. Ellen listens for what matters most to the person and adapts strategies to fit their life. She may introduce mindfulness or existential and Jungian ideas when they help someone explore meaning, identity, or recurring life patterns.

Ellen has worked across many concerns tied to relationships and life transitions, including abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication issues, divorce, substance concerns, fatherhood topics, guilt, and isolation. She blends practical tools with conversations about values and purpose.

If someone prefers a straightforward, steady guide, Ellen offers that steady presence while helping them test new ways of coping. To begin, people are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Ellen uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of traumatic events by helping people process reactions and rebuild day-to-day coping. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, following the person’s priorities, and supporting self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she may use to identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Ellen works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in about what’s working and adjusts the plan so the work feels useful and manageable.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can reduce travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Ellen will discuss the best way to meet based on the person’s needs and preferences.