- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Trauma focus
About Ethel
Ethel Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 22 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, depression, family difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control concerns, and first responder issues.
She draws on long-term clinical work in outpatient clinics and programs serving people who were homeless and school-aged clients. She has coordinated a trauma first responders' team and supported adults facing grief and loss. Ethel brings both professional training and life experience to sessions and aims to be direct and attentive in conversation.
In sessions she focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and reshaping those patterns over time. That work often involves practical steps and regular check-ins to notice small changes. She uses methods that encourage people to try different ways of thinking and acting between meetings.
Her style is straightforward. She says clients may sometimes hear things they want to hear and sometimes not. Honesty and respect are central to how she works with people who seek help.
People who choose to work with her can expect to discuss specific problems and try focused strategies that target the thoughts driving those problems. She prefers simple, measurable changes rather than vague promises, and she supports clients through steady effort toward clearer thinking and improved day-to-day coping.
How these therapies translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy in her practice focuses on listening and helping people set their own goals. It aims to make space for the client's priorities and values while the therapist provides steady, practical feedback.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the thought patterns that keep anger and stress active. It uses clear exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions, which can reduce reactivity over time.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to notice feelings early. Those skills help people pause before reacting and steady their responses in heated moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will help decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is seen. That collaborative stance keeps the focus on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be scheduled across a workday, or a phone conversation can be easier when bandwidth for video is limited. Ask about current session types when you schedule so you can choose what fits your routine.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with losing temper, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and anger within family relationships.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy depending on the situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working in outpatient clinics, homelessness services, school-aged programs, and trauma first responder coordination.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CT LCSW, practicing from Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.