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Ellen Minter

LCSW

Ellen Minter, LCSW

Therapist in Indiana

Ellen is a LCSW therapist in Indiana.

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ellen

Ellen Minter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who brings a practical, empathetic approach to helping people navigate life transitions. She has worked in the helping profession in a range of roles - including as a teacher, sexual assault victim advocate, hospice social worker, and direct support professional for people with developmental disabilities - and she draws on those professional experiences along with her own life history to inform her clinical work.

Her therapeutic style is warm and humorous while remaining direct and honest, rooted in an open-minded, respectful stance toward each person she meets. Ellen uses a multi-modal approach, drawing techniques from different therapeutic methods to fit the needs of the moment instead of relying on a single model. She challenges minimization and appeasement when they stand in the way of growth, helping clients develop clearer coping skills and practical strategies.

Whether addressing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, identity concerns, or life and career transitions, Ellen focuses on collaborative, real-world work that aims to make daily life more manageable and meaningful for the people she supports.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and find their own solutions to relationship and life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or depression, and replace them with healthier alternatives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping under pressure.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ellen collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. This collaborative process helps ensure the approach feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy with Ellen can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or those living far from in-person services. These options allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that fit daily life and changing needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Ellen Minter have?

Ellen Minter has 3 years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Ellen Minter a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ellen Minter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license is listed as IN LCSW 34008991A.

In which languages does Ellen Minter provide therapy?

Ellen provides therapy in English.

Where is Ellen Minter located?

Ellen is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Ellen Minter as my therapist?

You can work with Ellen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ellen Minter work with international clients?

Yes, Ellen 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

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