Ellen Goodloe

Ellen Goodloe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of professional experience. She helps people manage anger, relationship struggles, stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Ellen also supports those facing career challenges, parenting strain, grief, and issues related to trauma and abuse.

She has worked with military and veteran populations and brings that experience into sessions when relevant. Ellen values treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She focuses on each person’s strengths while addressing the negative self-talk that can make change feel impossible.

Her style is pragmatic and adaptable. She uses a variety of evidence-based techniques and shapes conversations to match a person’s needs and goals. Sessions are built around practical steps people can try between meetings and clearer ways to understand upsetting emotions.

Therapy with Ellen centers on teamwork. She helps people set realistic goals, practice new skills, and track progress over time. The aim is to increase confidence, reduce anger and stress, and improve relationships and daily functioning.

Taking the first step can feel intimidating, and Ellen frames that step as part of a growth process. She offers steady support, straightforward guidance, and a focus on what will help the person move forward. She looks forward to helping people make meaningful, manageable changes.

Evidence-based approaches for anger and life stress

Many therapists combine a few evidence-based techniques to help with anger, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change the thoughts that feed anger and low self-esteem, teaching practical ways to reframe unhelpful thinking. Behavioral strategies focus on skill-building, such as pacing confrontations, using relaxation or grounding techniques, and practicing new communication habits in everyday situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may include trying different strategies and keeping what helps while adjusting what does not.

If you are considering online work, confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people choose remote sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy day, avoid travel, or use phone options when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Others prefer in-person meetings when available. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format details to help sessions fit into daily life.