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Hello and welcome!
My name is Ellen Minter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in the helping profession for 17 years. Over the years, I have worked with various populations in various capacities. In addition to being a therapist, I have spent time as a teacher, sexual assault victim advocate, hospice social worker, and direct support professional for the developmentally disabled. I learned many things in these roles and it is those things, accompanied with my own personal life experiences that have most equipped me with the necessary skills and understanding to help you navigate the transitions of your life.
My therapeutic style is humorous, warm, and direct. While my role may be to help you feel better, I find that minimizing and appeasement are counterproductive to that goal. Always, I am honest and direct. I am very open-minded and I try to be respectful of all I work with. I have a bit of a multi-modal approach. I find that various techniques from different approaches, can work in conjunction in different situations.
Life is hard and unpredictable. I hope to help make things easier for you.
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ellen Minter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ellen is fantastic! She has a great sense of humor and keeps me honest to myself. She’s given me advice and perspective that has made my relationships much stronger and easier to maintain.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ellen Minter guidance has been life changing.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Ellen Minter is an amazing therapist. She is understanding, thoughtful, and caring. Additionally, she has the ability to make me laugh. I highly recommend her. She helped me deal with my anxiety around being adopted.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
I have had 3 sessions with Ellen so far. She has been really helpful and honest with assisting me. I am grateful for this opportunity to be able to work with her on my healing journey.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Ellen is the best. I have really enjoyed working with her and can already see improvements in my life, my relationships with family and friends and most importantly my relationship with myself. Ellen is thoughtful, kind, pushes me just enough but never rushes me or makes me feel unheard or misunderstood. I’ve bounced around to a lot of therapists over the years for different reasons but I’m here to stay! I highly recommend working with Ellen.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I just appreciate having someone that I feel can relate to me and some of my experiences. She listens and advises when she feels I need it. Her clear communication style is refreshing!
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I started speaking with Ellen 9 months ago and at the time I was very depressed and struggling with low self-esteem. I had recently ended a long-term relationship and I was having issues with family members. Since working together I’ve began to have a more positive outlook on life, and I feel like we have worked through so many issues in different ways. Ellen is honest caring respectful and when appropriate adds her sense of humour which I am grateful for. She is an amazing therapist and I enjoy every session with her. Thank you for everything that you’ve helped me with and the guidance you’ve offered.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She was very courteous, friendly, and respectful. She offered very helpful insight and did not minimize my feels and concerns
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I really appreciate Ellen and her thoughts. She hears me and really listens and guides me in a way to help me come to realizations that I may have not seen before. Thank you.
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Ellen is absolutely wonderful. I feel so lucky to have been matched with her. She does an amazing job of making me feel comfortable and at ease. She listens sincerely and gives advice to help me. I genuinely feel like I’m talking to a good friend who is giving me advice on how to take care of myself and protect myself. Would absolutely recommend her
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ellen is an honest, thoughtful communicator and counselor.
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months
I just love my life when i talk to Ellen. I struggle with ADHD, Anxiety, self esteem, and eating disorders. She helps me navigate my life see thing from another perspective and gain the courage to deal with my toxic family.
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Ellen is wonderful and helps me work through the struggles I face.
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with Ellen has been so, for lack of a better word, therapeutic. She listens well but she isn't just a sounding board; she is incredibly insightful and has a knack for asking the right questions at the right moment. She challenges me and pushes me to grow but it always feels like she's on my side. Most importantly, I feel like I'm making progress through working with her.
Her style, with me, has been largely conversational. We laugh often but I've cried too. No matter how our conversations go, I feel safe, supported and respected.
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ellin is very nice
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Very happy how she handles me is never late and always listens gives good advice and is always there for me
Written on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Great therapist. Tough talking but I enjoy that. You will laugh and cry
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Ellen is a friend I wish I had in real life. She allows you to expand and contract in phone calls and is not afraid to gently challenge your preconceived notions. She has helped me out of many a spiral and has always been very patient with me. I’m strong headed and struggle with advice but hers always sticks and actually works. I’m grateful for her.
Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Ellen is fun and delightful. I really like my sessions with her so far. She asks probing questions without making me feel judged or invalidated for having such thoughts or feelings.
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ellen is a great listener, offers her honest opinion, and gives great and effective advice. She is direct, very pleasant to talk to, and my sessions with her have helped me a lot
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Ellen is awesome! She's creates such a safe space for me to share and work through things that are troubling me. She's encouraging, knowledgeable, and caring. It's been a great experience and I highly recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Over the years I have attempted therapy several times and have found it difficult to relate to the doctors or counselors I have been assigned. Ellen is a breath of fresh air. She has a fun and honest approach to therapy. One of the things I enjoy about her the most is that she responds compassionately, while simultaneously holding me accountable. I love her approach to CBT, which makes it less daunting. She is truly a lovely person and deeply cares for her clients. I wish her all the best.
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Ellen is warm, caring, and asks great questions. I never feel rushed or that my concerns are unimportant. I appreciate that she brings a Christian worldview to our sessions—I feel like she understands me. I'm so grateful we met.
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Ellen Minter is incredible!
Written on Jun 20, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
She's a good listener and has a way with narrowing thing down to the problem then she gives good advice and suggestions.
She also follows up in the middle of the week to see how I'm doing.
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I love speaking with Ellen. She really understands what I am going though. She sees the things that I don’t see and asks the hard questions I need to consider. Would highly recommend her.
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Ellen is an amazing woman. Shes helped me with great coping tools she listens to me and asks me questions that make me reflect on myself and what I can do to help my situations. She has an amazing sense of humor and is very direct when she needs to be. I really enjoy talking with her. I highly recommend her
Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ellen has been great with understanding what's really going on in such a short period of time. I truly believe her guidance has and will continue to help me with my goals
Written on Nov 15, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Love Ellen. I believe God put us together. She can relate to my life. She is good at her job. He is straightforward but makes me feel like she really cares. I don’t know how many clients she has, but when she is talking to me I feel like I am her only priority.
Written on Nov 11, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks
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