Ellen Walker, LICSW

Ellen Walker is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She brings three decades of experience and a steady, practical style to sessions. Parents and adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, grief, or relationship strain often seek her out for clear, compassionate guidance.

She keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. Early meetings focus on learning what brought someone to therapy and setting realistic steps forward. Ellen emphasizes a partnership where honesty, mutual respect, and regular effort matter.

Her approach blends several methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, especially around substance use. Solution-Focused Therapy supports short-term goal setting and practical problem solving.

Many clients meet with her weekly for about 45 minutes. She often begins with video to build rapport, and she can also connect by phone or text when that fits better. Morning and weekend appointments are commonly available, and she checks messages at least once on weekdays.

Ellen has long experience in mental health and child welfare settings, and she draws on that background when a case involves trauma, grief, parenting, or family conflict. She encourages straightforward conversation and steady progress toward clearer thinking and healthier routines.

How her approaches fit online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship, letting clients set the pace while the therapist offers understanding and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and routines and replaces them with workable strategies for mood and behavior changes. Motivational Interviewing centers on drawing out a person’s own reasons to change, which can be especially useful when addressing addictions or resistance to change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ellen will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and life demands, and then suggest what to try first. Together they check progress and adjust methods as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video sessions are often used at the start to build rapport, while phone or text options can simplify follow-up or brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Because formats supported can change, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine and needs.