Ellen Goodloe, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Ellen

Ellen Goodloe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Virginia. She works with people who are facing relationship stress, anger, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, parenting challenges, and the emotional fallout from trauma, grief, and life shifts.

She takes a respectful and compassionate approach. Sessions focus on clear talk and practical steps. Ellen helps clients notice negative self-talk and build greater confidence.

Background and approach

She adapts techniques to fit each person rather than using one fixed method. Her background includes work with the military and veteran population, including responses to trauma and abuse. That experience informs her attention to stress reactions and coping skills.

She brings steady support to people managing anxiety, bipolar symptoms, depression, and compassion fatigue. In sessions she tailors a plan to the person's situation. That might include skill building, problem-focused conversations, and ways to manage anger and relationship tension.

She emphasizes small, doable changes that add up over time. Ellen frames therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to help people move toward more satisfying relationships, clearer career choices, and calmer daily rhythms.

Her style is direct, caring, and goal-oriented.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Many of Ellen's methods focus on practical, evidence-based techniques that help people change thoughts and behaviors. One common approach is cognitive-based work that helps identify negative self-talk and replace it with more balanced thinking; this is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Another common strand emphasizes problem-focused skill building for managing anger, stress, and relationship challenges by practicing new responses and communication strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ellen collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most, so the process stays practical and client-centered.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit short check-ins or longer sessions into busy family and work lives. They also let people continue care from different locations while working on relationship issues, career choices, stress management, and recovery from trauma.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ellen address?

She supports people with relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue. Veteran and Armed Forces issues are also listed as a focus.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a respectful, compassionate, and direct approach. Sessions emphasize practical steps, managing negative self-talk, and tailoring techniques to each person.

What is her professional background?

She has 27 years of professional work experience and has worked with people affected by trauma and military-related issues. That history shapes her work with stress and coping.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials, with licensure details listed as CO LCSW CSW.00992252 and VA LCSW 0904014392. Her practice is located in Virginia.

In which languages are sessions provided?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Anger management
Self esteem

Also works with

Experience: 27 years
Licensed: Colorado, Virginia
Languages: English

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