Ellen Minter, LCSW
Warm, direct Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Warm and direct style
- Multimodal therapy methods
- Works with international clients
About Ellen Minter
Ellen Minter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Indiana who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and life transitions. She brings a warm, humorous, and direct manner to sessions, combining compassion with clear guidance to help clients build coping skills and address concerns such as depression, ADHD, grief, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and LGBTQ matters.
Ellen's background includes roles as a teacher, a sexual assault victim advocate, a hospice social worker, and a direct support professional for people with developmental disabilities. Those experiences, together with her personal insights, inform a practical and empathetic approach to therapy that honors each person's history and strengths. She uses techniques drawn from multiple methods so that treatment is tailored to the situation rather than limited to a single model.
Her clinical work draws on client-centered practices that prioritize the person's goals, cognitive behavioral tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and skills-based strategies from modalities such as DBT and mindfulness to improve emotional regulation and stress management. Ellen aims to help clients navigate complex family dynamics, career stresses, grief, and personal growth with honesty, respect, and a focus on real-world change.
Ellen's background includes roles as a teacher, a sexual assault victim advocate, a hospice social worker, and a direct support professional for people with developmental disabilities. Those experiences, together with her personal insights, inform a practical and empathetic approach to therapy that honors each person's history and strengths. She uses techniques drawn from multiple methods so that treatment is tailored to the situation rather than limited to a single model.
Her clinical work draws on client-centered practices that prioritize the person's goals, cognitive behavioral tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and skills-based strategies from modalities such as DBT and mindfulness to improve emotional regulation and stress management. Ellen aims to help clients navigate complex family dynamics, career stresses, grief, and personal growth with honesty, respect, and a focus on real-world change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Avoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ellen Minter have?
Ellen Minter has 3 years of clinical experience.
Is Ellen Minter a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details - IN LCSW 34008991A.
In which languages does Ellen Minter provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Ellen Minter located?
Ellen Minter is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Ellen Minter as my therapist?
You can work with Ellen Minter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ellen Minter work with international clients?
Yes, Ellen Minter works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ellen Minter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Ellen commonly draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person's goals lead the work - this approach supports relationship concerns, identity exploration, and general life transitions. CBT teaches concrete skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
She also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities - DBT offers practical tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; Ellen collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Ellen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from varied locations while working toward meaningful change.