- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Ellen
Ellen Walker is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing anger, relationship strain, stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life changes. Ellen supports people dealing with parenting and family concerns, caregiver stress, and identity-related issues including LGBT matters.
She takes a practical, straightforward approach and uses techniques from several evidence-informed methods. Early sessions focus on understanding what sparks anger and how it shows up in daily life. She typically meets weekly for 45-minute sessions and treats therapy as a partnership built on honesty and clear communication.
Ellen often starts with video so clients and she can get to know one another, and she can switch to phone or text if that suits the client better. She has a long history working in mental health and child welfare settings, which informs how she sees family and parenting issues. Her background includes work with trauma, grief, depression, and addiction.
In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns, set goals, and try new responses. She also uses trauma-focused work when past events continue to affect current behavior. The focus is on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage strong emotions and reduce conflict.
Her practice supports people who want to better understand and manage anger, improve communication, and handle life transitions. Ellen welcomes international clients and works with adults looking for steady, experienced guidance.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so clients can describe how anger shows up in their lives. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through triggers and figure out priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for reducing reactivity and testing new responses in everyday situations.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Ellen treats this as a collaborative decision and will work with each client to try methods that match their goals and preferences. She explains options, suggests practical exercises, and checks in about what is working so the plan can be adjusted over time.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. The therapist has used video, phone, and text in the past and often begins by meeting on video to establish rapport. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Confirm current online formats and scheduling details during the intake so sessions fit into your daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She works with anger related to relationships, parenting, work stress, resentment, and responses to trauma.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach and draws on several methods to meet goals. Sessions focus on clear communication and concrete steps to change patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of experience in mental health and child welfare settings, which informs her work with family and parenting concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a LICSW licensed in the District of Columbia and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any location-specific details before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the platform for exact pricing.
What steps start the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.