- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Ethel
Ethel Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who focuses on parenting concerns and related stresses. She works with people coping with anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, anger, and life changes. Her style is direct and warm, with honest feedback and full attention during sessions.
Ethel brings 22 years of experience across outpatient clinics and programs for people facing homelessness, school-aged clients, and adults managing grief and loss.
Background and approach
She has coordinated a trauma first responders' team and has supported caregivers and those dealing with family of origin problems. This range of work informs how she tailors help to each person's situation. Her approach emphasizes changing unhelpful thinking patterns one step at a time.
She uses practical methods to notice and reshape thoughts that cause distress. Sessions often include straightforward conversation, skill-building, and goal-focused steps to reduce stress and improve family interactions. Ethel draws on client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
Mindfulness and trauma-focused methods are also part of her work when needed. She aims to combine professional training with real-life experience to help people move forward. People seeking support can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space and a mix of listening and active direction.
She encourages those reaching out to take pride in that first step and to partner on the path toward clearer thinking and better daily routines.
What Ethel works with
Everything Ethel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ethel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ethel lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are, which helps when discussing parenting stress and family concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns. Trauma-focused therapy works to address past traumatic experiences with careful pacing and skills to manage strong reactions.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods that match the issue and adjust the plan based on what helps most in real life.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and interactive work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick updates, ongoing support between sessions, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy family schedule and to keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Ethel
What concerns does Ethel commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, family issues, anger, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical with honest feedback. She combines listening with clear steps to change thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience in outpatient settings and work supporting trauma responders, caregivers, and people facing homelessness.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Connecticut LCSW credential and practices from Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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