Ellen Codere

Experienced Michigan therapist blending empathy and skill

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 32 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ellen

Ellen Codere is a licensed social worker with 32 years of clinical experience in Michigan who helps people address a broad spectrum of emotional and interpersonal struggles.

Background and approach

She works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, and mood-related conditions including bipolar and disruptive mood dysregulation. Her practice also attends to issues like ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and caregiver strain.

Her style blends empathy with practical skill-building, guiding clients to develop clearer coping strategies and stronger communication patterns. She draws on approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered methods, and may also integrate elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as appropriate.

Ellen emphasizes collaborative work so clients can define goals and track progress in ways that fit their lives. Based in Michigan and licensed as an LMSW, she supports exploration of personal identity, family dynamics, and life transitions while helping people cultivate resilience and healthier routines.

Sessions focus on measurable change alongside deeper self-understanding to help clients move forward with greater confidence and balance.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values-driven change and mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for stress, chronic conditions, and clarity about life direction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, evaluate what methods feel most useful, and adapt strategies over time so the work fits the client's needs, values, and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make consistent care more accessible despite busy schedules or geographic limits. These formats support regular check-ins, skills practice between sessions, and coordination of care in ways that can suit different rhythms of life while maintaining focused therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Ellen works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and career-related stress.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The practice combines empathic, client-centered support with skills-based strategies drawn from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients build coping tools and improve relationships.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 32 years of experience working with adults across a range of emotional and interpersonal issues, using that background to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

The clinician holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan; the license number provided is MI LMSW 6801083256.

Does this therapist offer sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling options.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Session costs vary with location and therapist availability; services are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English