Ellen Grant , LCSW

Ellen Grant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 29 years of experience supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges. She brings particular expertise in addressing stress and anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, depression, addictions, grief, parenting and career issues, and she also offers coaching to help clients move toward clearer goals and greater well-being.

Her work often addresses more specific needs such as aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, the effects of natural or human-caused disaster, domestic violence, first responder concerns, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose and midlife transition, multicultural and discrimination-related issues, and post-traumatic stress. Ellen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - commonly called CBT - along with conversational, client-centered approaches to help people identify patterns, develop practical skills, and make meaningful change.

Beyond direct practice, Ellen has served on boards of nonprofit organizations and participated in the National Association of Social Work at local, state, and national levels, experiences that have shaped her perspective and professional values. She is known as an attentive, respectful listener who partners with clients through the steady, step-by-step work of reaching counseling goals, using a marathon metaphor to emphasize progress one mile at a time with her by their side.

CBT and Talk Therapy for Accessible Online Care

Ellen Grant uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and change the thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. CBT focuses on practical skills and structured strategies that are useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.

Alongside CBT, she employs conversational talk therapy to explore life transitions, career decisions, grief, and identity-related concerns. This approach creates space for reflection, emotional processing, and collaborative problem solving tailored to each person’s situation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ellen partners with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and together they determine which methods and techniques will best support progress. The collaboration ensures treatment feels relevant and responsive over time.

Online therapy with Ellen can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and schedule sessions in a way that works with daily life.