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Ellen Silbert, LICSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ellen

Ellen Silbert is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who brings four decades of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related matters.

Her background spans many care settings from labor and delivery to hospice, giving her a broad perspective on life-stage and medical issues. Her approach emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and emotional safety.

Ellen draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients build insight, practical skills, and coping strategies. She values collaboration and tailors interventions to individual needs rather than applying a single method to every situation.

Ellen offers a mix of messaging, live chat, phone, and video options and aims to be responsive to messages each day. She holds an MA in Clinical Social Work from New York University and practices with Massachusetts licensure (MA LICSW 117806).

Prospective clients are invited to reach out by the Start Therapy process to explore fit and scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Ellen uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients guide the pace and focus of sessions; this approach helps people clarify values, feel heard, and build insight during transitions or when coping with loss. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and many daily stressors. Emotionally-focused techniques are used to explore relational patterns and deepen emotional understanding, supporting work on intimacy, attachment, and relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Ellen partners with each person to assess goals, preferences, and coping styles and then blends methods that fit the client’s needs rather than adhering strictly to one model. This collaborative tailoring helps clients try strategies and adapt them over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which support flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across life changes and to engage in brief check-ins, longer sessions, or ongoing messaging-based work depending on what works best for the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ellen help with?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting difficulties, ADHD, and various medical and caregiving concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, open-minded, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing trust and emotional comfort as the foundation for growth and change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience working in diverse settings, including labor and delivery and hospice, which informs a broad clinical perspective.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MA in Clinical Social Work from New York University and is licensed in Massachusetts as MA LICSW 117806.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions priced and scheduled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling depends on the therapist's current availability.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Ellen can help with

Ellen Silbert works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.

Ellen works with people from birth to death.

Ellen worked with young mothers.

Ellen works with individuals and families.

How Ellen approaches therapy

Ellen's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Ellen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts.