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Ellen Dinsmore, LICSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ellen

Ellen Dinsmore is a licensed social worker (LICSW) in Minnesota who supports people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship concerns, trauma, and a wide range of mood and adjustment challenges.

Background and approach

She brings 15 years of clinical experience to collaborative work that centers clients' goals and values while addressing practical obstacles to greater life satisfaction. Her style is grounded in authenticity, respect, and a down-to-earth presence that encourages open sharing of thoughts and feelings.

Ellen blends evidence-based methods with a client-centered stance, helping people identify actionable steps, clarify priorities, and build skills for coping with life changes, career questions, and compassion fatigue. She also offers support around matters such as identity, parenting and adoption issues, substance-related concerns, and complex mood or personality presentations.

Clients can expect sessions that focus on exploration, problem solving, and skill-building in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Ellen emphasizes partnership in the work, helping each person shape a plan that fits their values and circumstances while attending to both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values, using acceptance and mindfulness skills to reduce avoidance and increase psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Both approaches are grounded in collaborative work and can be tailored to address issues such as stress, addictions, ADHD-related challenges, grief, and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process itself. Ellen works together with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so therapy can fit into busy schedules and varied life circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain momentum between sessions, and choose formats that feel most comfortable for sharing and skill practice.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ellen commonly address in therapy?
Ellen works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and challenges related to identity and life purpose.
How would you describe Ellen's therapeutic approach and style?
She takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes authenticity and respect, combining client-centered work with practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients reach meaningful goals.
What is Ellen's professional background and experience?
She is a LICSW with 15 years of professional experience providing mental health support across a variety of clinical concerns and settings.
Where is Ellen licensed and based?
Ellen holds a Minnesota LICSW (MN LICSW 1966) and practices from Minnesota.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and Ellen is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working with Ellen?
She offers multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ellen?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCodependencyDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGender dysphoriaIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English

What Ellen can help with

Ellen Dinsmore works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, and depression.

Ellen works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and depression.

How Ellen approaches therapy

Ellen's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Ellen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota, with 15 years of clinical experience.