Ellen Daniels, LCSW
Indiana · 28 years in practice
Ellen Daniels is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and struggles with addiction.
License and registration
- LCSW, Indiana
- 34004936A · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1891787867 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Ellen
Ellen Daniels is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and struggles with addiction. She offers calm, steady support for someone who feels stuck or overwhelmed. Ellen aims to make the first step less daunting and to help clients find clearer direction.
She favors a conversational, person-focused style in sessions. Ellen listens first and then helps people name what matters most. Together they look at thoughts, habits, and life choices to find practical ways forward.
Background and approach
Her work draws on Existential ideas about meaning and choice, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes. She also uses Client-Centered and Jungian perspectives and mindfulness practices to help people tune into feelings and values. Over 28 years of practice in Indiana, Ellen has supported people through trauma, loss, panic, and long-term mood struggles.
She pays attention to issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and codependency when they come up. In sessions she focuses on clear communication and realistic steps - for instance, managing panic attacks, addressing substance use, or grieving a relationship. The aim is to help people regain a sense of control and purpose while honoring their experience.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ellen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Ellen names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Existential Therapy helps people look at life questions like meaning, choice, and responsibility. It can be useful when someone feels lost, stuck, or unsure about what matters. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space so clients can find their own answers and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers straightforward techniques to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals, preferences, and life situation and try different ways of working until something feels like a good fit. You and the therapist set aims together and adjust methods based on what helps most in practice.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is closest to an in-person meeting, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit short check-ins or very flexible schedules. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and to use therapy in ways that fit daily life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns might be a good fit for Ellen?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses related topics like panic attacks, codependency, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is conversational and person-centered, combining exploration of meaning with practical strategies. Sessions balance listening, reflection, and concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her background in therapy?
She has 28 years of professional experience helping people with mood struggles, addiction, trauma, and grief. That experience shapes a steady, experienced presence in sessions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW in Indiana and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different needs or schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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