Ethel Dickerson, LCSW

Licensed in Connecticut · 22 years in practice

Ethel Dickerson greets people with a direct, steady approach.

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 005954 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1649925090 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

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About Ethel

Ethel Dickerson greets people with a direct, steady approach. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with more than two decades of clinical experience. She keeps sessions straightforward and listens without judgment so people can talk about what matters most to them.

Her work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and parenting challenges. She also helps people manage anger, low self-esteem, and big life changes. Ethel draws on experience with first responders, outpatient clinics, and situations involving homelessness and family loss.

Background and approach

In sessions she focuses on thought patterns that get in the way. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking and replace it with more constructive routines. That practical focus is paired with plain spoken feedback and consistent attention to what each person brings to the room.

Her style is friendly and professional. She aims for honesty and direct conversation, even when the ideas discussed are hard to hear. People can expect a sincere effort to help them move toward clearer thinking and healthier habits.

Ethel uses a mix of approaches to match a person’s needs. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make ongoing work fit into busy lives. If someone wants to begin, they can start by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ethel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Antisocial personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Ethel names

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Online support

How Ethel Uses Talk, Thought Work, and Mindfulness Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's priorities. It gives people space to describe what matters most and helps shape goals based on their values and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that cause distress and teaches practical steps to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and works to reduce their lasting impact through gradual, paced interventions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Ethel will discuss options and adjust methods based on a person’s goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to use thought-focused work, mindfulness practices, solution-focused strategies, or trauma-focused techniques to meet those goals.

Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls are useful for full sessions similar to in-person meetings, while phone sessions can fit into a work break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins, journaling-style updates, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and adapt therapy to daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and parenting challenges along with family and relationship issues.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

Sessions are straightforward and client-centered with an emphasis on changing unhelpful thought patterns using practical tools and mindfulness techniques where helpful.

What experience does this therapist have?

She has 22 years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings, with first responder teams, and with people facing homelessness and grief-related challenges.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

The clinician practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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