- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma and grief support
About Ellen
Ellen Codere is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 32 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and major life changes. Ellen lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy among her approaches and combines other methods to help people manage everyday pressure and emotional pain.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Clients can expect to talk about what is worrying them now and about patterns that repeat in relationships and work. Ellen uses talk therapy alongside tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to build clearer ways of responding to emotions.
Her work also addresses issues that often sit under the surface: attachment wounds, abandonment fears, body image, codependency, and challenges that come with blended families. She helps people sort through caregiver stress, chronic illness, and the strain of workplace demands so they can make clearer choices about next steps.
Ellen draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. She helps people learn practical skills for managing anger, sleep, eating, and concentration. Sessions also cover identity matters, LGBT concerns, and recovery from abuse or trauma.
People who choose her often want a therapist who will listen carefully and suggest realistic practices to try between sessions. To begin, visitors can use the site matching flow to find whether her approach fits their needs and schedule a first session.
How Ellen uses EFT, ACT and CBT in remote sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on recognizing and naming hard emotions and the patterns they create in relationships. It helps people see how emotions drive interaction so they can choose different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches noticing thoughts without getting pulled into them and choosing actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Ellen will talk with each person about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and preferences for learning new skills. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use visual or written tools in real time and practice skills between meetings to see what works in everyday life.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma, grief, and life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and workplace strain.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered work, CBT, ACT, and DBT skills. The focus is on understanding emotions, changing unhelpful patterns, and building coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of clinical experience working with adult clients in Michigan across a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided through the platform during sign-up.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.