Therapist profile
Ethel Dickerson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Parenting and family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Ethel
Ethel Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 22 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, depression, family conflict, anger, and problems with self-esteem and life changes.
She draws on many years in outpatient settings and community work. That includes work with people experiencing homelessness, coordinating a trauma first responders team, and supporting adults facing grief and family challenges. Her background includes helping people affected by the pandemic and a range of emotional struggles.
In sessions she listens directly and without judgment. She aims for honest dialogue and focused attention. Sometimes that means giving straightforward feedback, and sometimes it means simply being present to help sort through feelings and decisions.
Her way of working emphasizes examining and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns. She uses practical steps to help people change recurring ways of thinking that cause distress. The goal is clearer thinking and steadier daily routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood.
She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people manage stress and take small steps toward goals. Those methods are blended with trauma-focused approaches when past hurts are central to the work. Her aim is to use professional and life experience to help people move toward better functioning.
If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That initial step helps clarify what to focus on and how to proceed.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own goals. It helps when someone needs an open, nonjudgmental space to talk through parenting stress, grief, or difficult family dynamics.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought that make problems worse. CBT breaks larger problems into smaller steps and teaches ways to test and change unhelpful thinking. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and recurring anger or control issues.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve mood. It can help with stress management and calming intense emotions after trauma.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting over time based on what helps most.
Session logistics should fit into everyday life. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help many adults balance therapy with parenting and work.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps adults with parenting pressures, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and broader family problems. These include communication problems and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens without judgment and offers direct, honest feedback when needed. Her style mixes client-centered listening with practical techniques for changing thought patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working in outpatient and community settings, including coordinating a trauma first responders team.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a CT LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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