- Warm and straightforward
- Thought restructuring
- Support for families
About Ethel
Ethel Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with 22 years of practice. She meets people with respect and direct attention, and she aims to help them move past patterns that hold them back. Her approach is warm and straightforward, and she speaks plainly about what needs to change.
She often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and family issues. She also supports those struggling with anger, low self-esteem, codependency, and major life transitions. Many clients come to address changes after loss, separation, or difficult family dynamics.
Ethel uses methods that focus on the person in front of her. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person’s priorities. She also teaches practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reshape unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps are woven in to help people build steady routines and immediate coping tools.
Her background includes outpatient clinic work, outreach with people experiencing homelessness, school-aged child support, and coordinating a trauma first responders team. Those roles shaped her ability to handle crisis and long-term concerns with equal care. She emphasizes honesty and giving full attention during sessions.
Ethel invites anyone who has been struggling to start a conversation. She encourages small, steady changes and offers guidance drawn from both professional training and life experience. If you want a therapist who speaks plainly and works to change thinking patterns, she may be a good fit.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy puts your goals first and focuses on what matters to you. Online sessions using this approach prioritize listening, reflection, and shaping the work around your needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT sessions often include concrete tools, homework, and step-by-step practice that adapt well to remote conversations. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing past injuries and building safety in daily life. When used thoughtfully, it can help with trauma symptoms, grief, and stress reactions that affect day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when daily life gets hectic. It also supports using worksheets, guided exercises, and mindfulness practices between meetings to build steady routines and clearer thinking.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ethel often address?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, family issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is friendly and professional with honest feedback and focused attention. She combines listening with practical strategies to change unhelpful thought patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She has 22 years of experience working in outpatient clinics, with people experiencing homelessness, supporting school-aged children, and coordinating a trauma first responders team.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person or remote and which formats are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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