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Ellen Codere, LMSW

Licensed Michigan therapist supporting emotional resilience
  • 32 years experience
  • LMSW credential
  • Video and phone sessions

About Ellen Codere

Ellen Codere is a Michigan-based licensed therapist with 32 years of clinical experience who supports adults through complex emotional challenges. As an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - she combines practical strategies and empathic guidance to help people facing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. Ellen provides compassionate, individualized care that emphasizes understanding each person's history and values while building healthier coping skills.

She works with adults encountering stress, communication difficulties, social anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal struggles, offering tools to manage workplace stress, family dynamics, self-esteem, and identity concerns. Ellen collaborates with clients to set achievable goals, strengthen resilience, and foster emotional healing. Her approach balances insight with actionable techniques so clients can navigate change and build more satisfying relationships and daily functioning.

Throughout a long career in Michigan, Ellen has maintained a focus on empowering people to deepen self-understanding and develop lasting coping strategies. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, steady partnership aimed at practical progress and meaningful personal transformation.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ellen Codere have?

Ellen Codere has 32 years of professional experience in clinical practice.

Is Ellen Codere a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMSW. License details: MI LMSW 6801083256.

In which languages does Ellen Codere provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Ellen Codere located?

She is based in Michigan.

How can I work with Ellen Codere as my therapist?

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

Does Ellen Codere work with international clients?

Ellen Codere does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ellen Codere 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Ellen draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy to guide her online work. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that align with their values - a useful approach for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training, often applied to anxiety, depression, and daily coping challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore identity, relationships, and emotional concerns in a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right blend of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Ellen works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. That collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits the individual's life and priorities.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let clients choose formats that suit their schedules, communication styles, and comfort levels. Licensed professionals can apply the same evidence-informed methods remotely, making ongoing care more accessible without geographic constraints.

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