Profile / United States
Ethel Dickerson, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT focused work
- Mindfulness practices
- Goal oriented
About Ethel
Ethel Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 22 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, depression, family concerns, anger, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on related areas such as blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and first responder concerns.
She uses clear, practical conversation to notice thought patterns and habits that cause trouble. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways of responding. She names distortions in thinking and encourages small, concrete changes clients can practice between meetings.
Her background includes outpatient clinic work, support for people experiencing homelessness, and coordinating a trauma first responders team. She has worked with adults and school-aged children in family settings and has substantial experience with grief, loss, and pandemic-related distress. Those experiences inform a direct, professional approach in session.
Ethel combines professional training with life experience to help people restructure harmful thought processes. She favors steps that can be measured and practiced, such as tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and building new routines. She also integrates mindfulness exercises to ground difficult moments and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
She communicates honestly and gives full attention during sessions. Prospective clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative problem solving aimed at clearer thinking and more effective coping.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on recognizing and testing thoughts that cause distress. In practice this means tracking specific thoughts, checking the evidence for them, and trying different behavioral responses to see what changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and problems that come from repeating unhelpful thinking patterns.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and the client's own goals. The therapist reflects what is said and helps the client clarify priorities and personal values. Mindfulness therapy adds brief exercises that anchor attention and reduce reactivity during stressful moments.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences with the client and recommend methods to try. That plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked and new challenges appear.
The biography does not specify exact online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online meetings easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when time is limited or using phone rather than video to reduce bandwidth needs. Licensed professionals will collaborate to shape session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life without assuming a single format.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, family issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does she apply a practical therapeutic style?
She uses focused conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries alternative responses and small exercises clients can practice between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 22 years of experience, including outpatient clinic work, work with people experiencing homelessness, and coordinating a trauma first responders team.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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