I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Connecticut with over 20 yrs. experience in areas that include trauma, anxiety, parenting challenges, ADHD, autism, racism, varying levels of depression, grief and loss and emotional/psychological impacts of the pandemic. Specifically, some of my work experiences have been in an outpatient clinic, working with homeless, all school aged children, coordinating a trauma first responders' team, adults and family situations that including grief and loss related challenges. I interact naturally with a friendly and professional style. Honesty and giving my undivided attention in each session is part of who I am as a therapist. Expect that sometimes and sometimes not you may hear what you want to hear in our session. I believe everyone deserves an abundance of respect and not to be judged or treated unfairly. Anyone that wants help, takes the time to seek out help deserves a compassionate, sincere and professionally motivated response. This is something I can do. Utilizing my professional training and experiences couples with my life experiences we can get to the other side with positive outcomes.
I have a natural thinking process that's aligned and targets restructuring thought processes that are harmful. I believe people who desire can little by little adjust the thought patterns that are creating the most challenges in their lives to more positive routines of thought. It's essential to take the necessary journey aimed at improving the quality of your life. Take pride in reaching out the right way for support. Share this portion of your journey with me. I offer the best of my personal life and professional experiences to guide us to the other side or to the healthier thought processing.
Let's start the conversation and move toward improving whatever thought processes that may be getting in your way or holding you back from where or who you want to be.
I'm excited to meet you and look forward to our future conversations.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ethel Dickerson. 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.
Ethel is a wonderful therapist and person. She truly listens and gives wonderful guidance. She has so many wonderful qualities, it’s hard to pinpoint just one. Mainly she is trustworthy, wise, caring, and very professional. She is someone who makes you feel safe opening up, but will also give you honest counsel which I appreciate. I’ve learned a lot working with Ethel. I think her expertise can benefit anyone. I’m very grateful to have met her and to know her.
Written on Feb 16, 2025 after therapy with Ethel for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I truly enjoy my sessions with Ethel. They are comforting, and while she is professional, she is also very kind and compassionate. I always leave feeling seen, heard, and at ease afterwards. Ethel is amazing and a pleasure to talk to.
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ethel is an amazing, compassionate, and constant source of wisdom and guidance whose support and advice has literally changed my life for the better from being a homeless ex-convict to now being a college graduate making over 6 figures a year. I absolutely cannot recommend Ethel enough, she is simply incredible!
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Ethel for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigu
Ethel is a wonderful therapist that offers listening coaching guidance and compassion. She is warm , wise and professional !
Written on Jan 12, 2025 after therapy with Ethel for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very engaging and helpful.
Written on Dec 28, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 2 years on issues concerning addictions
I LOVE THIS LADY! I’ve learned so much about myself just from a few sessions with her. Highly recommend
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
This is my first time utilizing the services that BetterHelp has to offer. I wasn’t sure if their selection process would match me with a someone that was best suited for me however, after meeting Ethel the first time, I realized that BetterHelp had selected the perfect individual that I needed. She is kind, considerate, and professional , all while still providing honest and realistic guidance. She really has helped me have a better outlook, both internally and externally. 10/10 I would recommend Ethel!
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Ethel has been amazing and truly listens to my concerns and offers helpful advice. I look forward to our conversations and her insights.
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She had help me so much and I learned so much
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ethel is a kind, respectful, understanding, and all around a great therapist for those who need a soft push in the right direction. Her wisdom and experience shine through with each session and offers wonderful advice and suggestions. I highly recommend Ethel for those who seek a more gentle approach in therapy.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ethel has been a support to me for an over a year now and I truly appreciate her help so much. She allows me to feel what I feel, while also reassuring me & giving helpful advice and strategies.
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Ethel is very easy to talk to and makes useful suggestions related to my situation.
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Ethel’s therapy style is open and inquisitive. I find her to have the right balance of tactics to talk. I always feel valued and listened to when talking to her.
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ethel is a kind, caring and compassionate therapist who deeply listens and responds with thoughtful advice. She is non-judgemental and creates a safe space to talk about any topic.
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
A consummately human and compassionate professional.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Miss Dickerson is a compassionate, empathetic & understanding person & Therapist!
She has a Peaceful subtle assertiveness that is just right.
I feel safe and comfortable in her care and I appreciate her deeply!
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Nothing but positive things to say about Ethel! Only having spoken over the phone I can tell what a bright spirit she has. I appreciate her insights and she is proactive about checking in and making sure you are doing well.
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ethel has been such a joy to work with! I truly feel supported by her and I appreciate her care and perspective as I navigate through life's joys and challenges. As someone who has tried therapy for the first time I am glad she was my first experience!
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is delightful to work with! She listens well and gives good advice to work on yourself , to prepare for the next visit.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
From the beginning, Miss Ethel hit the mark for everything that I needed in a therapist. She helped me understand myself better. She gave me the tool to get through some of the situations that I’ve been going through.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I worked with Ethel before and am hoping to work with her again soon
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Love Ethel and her spirit! Such a kind soul to talk to!!
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She tries to talk with me and is helpful and it helps me feel better about myself which isn't easy often.
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Ethel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I recommended my therapist this past week! When we worked directly, she was a great source of support. Ethel provided me with resources and ways to reflect on what was critical to get through the "crummies." Thanks, Ethel, for continuing to follow up with a weekly hello! It is most appreciated.
Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 7 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Wonderful, compassionate, and understanding. The sessions have been a tremendous help.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Ethel is a very kind and compassionate listener. I just started counseling with her and so far I've enjoyed talking to her during my sessions.
Written on Oct 01, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 3 weeks
Ethel is very attentive and has a keen sense of understanding. She often helps me see things from different perspectives. My world can be chaotic at times, and she helps me bring calm. Definitely agree Counselor to have!
Written on Sep 23, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Over the course of this past year, where I truly did not know if I would make it to the end of my week. Ethel not only helped me get myself out of an incredibly awful time but managed to give me the tools I needed to get myself out. I have become a much stronger person while being more true to myself. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for her. Whether it be her warm demeanor or inviting presence, it allowed me to open up - which is not something that is easy for me to do. She is an amazing person and we need more like her in this world.
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is great! and listens very well to my issues and provides great advice and viewpoints to help understand and approach my issues differently.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Ethel gives sound and supportive advice. Her personality and clinical background make her a wonderful therapist and I’m so grateful for her in my corner.
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have actually already recommended better help and Ethel to friends looking for therapists. Even in this short time I feel a connection to someone who understands me, she listens and shares her own experience with me which makes me feel understood.
Written on Jul 21, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
I can’t put into words how wonderful Ethel is…
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ethel is a great listener and always brings an upbeat attitude to every session! She is encouraging and motivating. I never feel judged when I tell her something personal or deep. She always responds to my messages and makes sure I bring up what I want to talk about.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Ethel is incredible. She genuinely cares about the people she works with, and it shows in the work she does. I always leave my conversation with Ethel feeling like I got to talk about everything I wanted to discuss, and with some new take away that is helpful. If everyone had someone like Ethel in their lives, the world would be a better place.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Ethel is extremely knowledgeable. She is kind and an excellent listener. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need to to talk with someone.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I really appreciate how Ethel sends me messages a couple of times during the week just to check up and see how I’m doing. I always enjoy our sessions and she never fails to help me with anything I’m going through.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ethel is by the far the best listener and understanding therapist I’ve had! I enjoy all of our sessions. No matter how I feel going into the session, I always feel better after. Would recommended her 1000 times over.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
All I can say is that she’s great and really cares.
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 1 year on issues concerning sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ethel has worked through many issues that I've had. Especially how to help my sister who lost her son last year.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Ethel was wonderful to talk to, very possitive, affirming and empathetic. Would certainly recommend her services.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and adhd
Ethel is wonderful to talk with
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ethel is a wonderful listener and caring person. She quickly understood my needs. I feel very comfortable speaking w/ her. She has been so very helpful to me.
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning grief
Ethel is such an amazing therapist and human being in general. She helped me work through a low point in my life, gave me tools to cope and make it to the other side as a more assertive person (still learning, but getting better) in control of my own happiness. She actually listens and truly provided me the tools to help work towards becoming the best version of myself as possible.
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very helpful and understands my needs. Easy to talk to.
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Very kind and understanding.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have asked for a Christian therapist and need to confirm
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She is fantastic!
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Ethel is great! I feel like I’m taking to someone that knows me for a very long time. She is interested in my growth and I talks to me like someone that actually cares about my well-being.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Thank you Ethel
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I just started therapy with Ethel about a week ago and from the beginning I think we hit off well. She asked about my concerns and offered some suggestions to help get me on track with my goals. She's a good listener and she asks the right questions to get me to engage in therapy.
Mel B
Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I am very lucky to get a therapist like Ethel. She is a very good listener and understood me and my concerns 100%. I am totally relieved after talking with Ethel. I feel blessed!
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Very kind, grounded and has great insight
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
Very patient. Empathetic & really listens hears you.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 5 months
Ethel listens compassionately and offered constructive feedback when asked. She allows lots of space for and offers tools for self assessment.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Wonderful, insightful and supportive
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I think Ethel is great. The system for communications and scheduling is not good.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Ethel is so great! She really understands and can relate to how I have been struggling and she offers a lot of reassurance throughout the week. I never feel like just a client or a burden in any way. I am very grateful for all the support!
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ethel has been a breath of fresh air, always honest, but sensitive and incredibly helpful. She has so much life experience she can draw on alongside her professional expertise. I love chatting to Ethel!
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Ethel is super awesome. She understands and listens.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’m new to therapy and Ethel has already been so helpful. She’s so easy to talk to and gives me ways of dealing with issues I’m having outside of our sessions, which has been very valuable.
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Ethel is exactly who I needed to assist me through this time in my life. Ethel is understanding yet challenges me to look positively at myself during a time that it's difficult to do so. I look forward to speaking to her each week!
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
I love her
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
I love speaking with Edith. She gets me and I appreciate her enthusiasm and encouragement she provides. I’m so thankful I was matched with her.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thank you Ethel, God's blessings be with you.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks
Ms. Dickerson is AMAZING!.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ethel has been very helpful she she's a great listener and she also is straight up I appreciate that very much
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
Review to come soon.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
A good Listener and Advicer.
Kind hearted and knows her job.
Cc:Ernest
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
She is a happy contagious person
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks
Ethel is a great person, and I like her but I'm looking for something a different in a therapist.
Written on Mar 27, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Ms Ethel Dickerson offers a lot of insight quickly and is on point in leading the therapy session. I recommend her to anyone seeking assistance!
Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 3 weeks
Ethel was very sympathetic with my situation and offered great advice to help me resolve my issues and talk me off the ledge.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
She listens
Provides great insight
Makes you feel comfortable in these hard times
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Ethel is very kind, positive, and easy to talk to. She asks the right questions. She is tough when she needs to be but also knows when to not push too hard. Thank you.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 3 weeks on issues concerning adhd
I love Ethel she and I connected quickly. Meeting her has helped to on my journey of mental health .
Much Thanks
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Ethel is an empathetic listener who is thorough in her work in supporting me. I would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Ethel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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