- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Veteran concerns
About Ellen
Ellen Goodloe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and Colorado with 27 years of experience. She works with adults struggling with relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, and stress. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar issues, and challenges faced by veterans and members of the armed forces.
She focuses on clear, practical conversation and problem-solving. Sessions look at how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact. Ellen helps people notice patterns that lead to anger or low motivation, and she practices straightforward coaching to build new habits and coping skills.
Her approach mixes techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic methods. She adapts how she talks and plans work together based on what each person needs. That can include short-term skill building or deeper work on past trauma and relationship patterns.
In session she helps people identify triggers for resentment and rage, and then tests small changes that reduce reactivity and improve communication. She also supports practical steps for career decisions and rebuilding confidence after loss or trauma. Military and veteran concerns are a recurring part of her caseload.
Ellen aims for clear expectations about goals and progress. She asks about what has helped before and what hasn’t, then sets manageable steps. The first session is used to map priorities and decide what methods to try next.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many of the methods Ellen draws on focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and on skills practice. Cognitive approaches help people notice negative self-talk and test more balanced ways of thinking; this can reduce anger and persistent low mood. Behavioral techniques emphasize small, repeatable actions such as relaxation routines, graded exposure to difficult situations, or communication experiments to change patterns that keep problems going.Trauma-informed strategies pay attention to how past experiences affect present reactions and provide paced ways to process upsetting memories or build tolerance for strong emotions. These strategies can help people who struggle with anger that comes from trauma or loss. Ellen adapts which techniques she uses based on a person’s goals and what has worked before, so finding the right mix is a collaborative process.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a busy day, make it easier to keep regular sessions, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Ellen will discuss practical arrangements and recommend approaches that fit the client’s schedule, goals, and comfort with different formats.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, and veteran and armed forces issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses practical conversation and problem-solving. Sessions focus on recognizing patterns and trying small changes to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional work experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LCSW and CSW credentials, licensed in Colorado and Virginia and based in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.