Ellen Walker, LICSW

Ellen Walker is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on family and parenting concerns, relationship problems, stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, mood disorders, and the strains that come with life changes.

Ellen uses a blend of practical approaches rather than a single method. She draws on client-centered ideas to listen and help the person steer sessions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems repeating. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused approaches are part of how she helps people set small, achievable goals.

In practice she begins by getting to know each person and the specific changes they want. Sessions are typically once weekly for 45 minutes. Early meetings focus on clear goals and what a reasonable next step looks like.

Her background includes long experience in mental health and child welfare settings. That history informs how she thinks about family systems, parenting stress, blended household challenges, and trauma-related concerns. Ellen emphasizes straightforward communication and practical steps people can try between sessions.

She is comfortable using video, phone, or text contact depending on a person’s preference. International clients who speak English are accepted, and she works from the perspective of partnership and regular feedback about what is or isn’t working.