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Ellen Dinsmore, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Stress and mood support
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Ellen
Ellen Dinsmore is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship strain, and the everyday overload of life changes.
She uses straightforward, collaborative work. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations look at thoughts, habits, and small behavior changes that make daily life easier.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods. That mix is used to help people notice unhelpful thinking, try different responses, and build skills for managing strong emotions.
Ellen emphasizes direct, honest conversation. She helps people name priorities, set realistic steps, and track progress. When addiction, trauma, or mood issues are involved, the work pairs emotional processing with concrete coping tools.
People often come for help with ADHD challenges, parenting and adoption stress, identity concerns such as gender dysphoria or LGBT matters, and career or purpose questions. She also supports those coping with postpartum depression, veteran-related concerns, personality and mood disorders, and the fallout of domestic violence.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-focused. People get specific strategies they can apply between meetings and a clear plan for moving forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions tied to life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and focuses on practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ellen works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and preferences. That means trying out concrete techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time so sessions stay focused and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, reduce travel time, and let people use brief blocks between other obligations. Therapists generally adapt exercises for video or phone conversations and suggest simple at-home activities to practice between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and mood difficulties, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She focuses on clear goals, practical steps, and tracking small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Minnesota LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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