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Online therapist

Ellen Codere

Compassionate guidance for family and life challenges

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Credentials
LMSW
Experience
32 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ellen

Ellen Codere is a licensed therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and relationship strain. She works with adults who are coping with grief, trauma, identity questions, or changes at home and work. Ellen draws on many years of practice in Michigan to offer steady, practical support.

She keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Conversations center on what is happening now and what can change. Ellen listens closely, helps name patterns, and suggests small skills clients can try between sessions.

Background and approach

Her method adapts to each person. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build willingness to act. Cognitive behavioral techniques help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Emotionally focused work is used when relationship feelings drive the issue. Ellen brings 32 years of clinical experience to her practice and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. That training underpins her practical, person-centered style.

Sessions may address a broad range of topics such as parenting stress, family conflict, ADHD, mood concerns, eating or sleeping problems, and caregiver strain. Ellen aims to help people develop clearer communication, steadier moods, and more workable routines. The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are hard. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood, sleep, and routine problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor the mix of ACT, CBT, and emotionally focused techniques to each person. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow sessions to fit into busy family schedules, reduce travel, and provide ongoing support between meetings. Many people find that combining live conversations with brief check-ins by message helps maintain momentum and practice new skills in daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ellen focus on?
Ellen supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and related problems listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens, helps name patterns, and teaches practical skills to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 32 years of experience working as a therapist in Michigan and has worked across many common emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Ellen holds an LMSW, which means Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan. Her license number is MI LMSW 6801083256.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ellen?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
32 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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