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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive restructuring
- Trauma focus
About Ethel
Ethel Dickerson, LCSW, is licensed in Connecticut and has 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, depression, family issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused techniques to address thought patterns and reactions.
Ethel grounds sessions in direct conversation and clear attention. She says she listens closely and will sometimes offer observations that are hard to hear. Her stated aim is to help people notice and shift thought patterns that are causing harm or blocking progress. She emphasizes respect and honest interaction in sessions.
Her background includes outpatient clinic work, services for people experiencing homelessness, coordinating a trauma first responders team, and work with school-aged children and adults facing grief and family challenges. She also notes experience related to pandemic-related stress and grief.
In practice she applies cognitive approaches to help restructure harmful thinking, and she uses solution-focused and mindfulness ideas to build practical coping skills. She frames therapy as collaborative work that looks for small, steady changes in thinking and routine.
Ethel invites people who want help to begin a conversation and to take pragmatic steps toward change. She notes that combining her professional training with life experience is how she supports clients toward healthier thinking and better daily functioning.
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Approaches used in remote sessions
Ethel commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused methods. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and working from each person's priorities; it helps when someone wants a therapist who responds to their pace and goals. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns that create distress and on building practical behavioral routines to reduce symptoms. Trauma-focused therapy targets reactions and memories tied to traumatic events and aims to reduce their day-to-day impact and improve coping skills.Deciding what approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Plans can change as work progresses and techniques are adjusted to fit the client's needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they are easier to fit into a busy day, can allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce travel time. A collaborative discussion about which methods and session setup suit daily life happens early in care to match goals and routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, family problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She describes a client-centered approach that includes cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused methods to change harmful thought patterns and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience in a range of settings including outpatient clinics and work with first responders and school-aged clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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