Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Ellen Thrasher, LCSW
Hawaii
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-4939
- NPI
- 1841723632
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Ellen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused care
About Ellen
Ellen Thrasher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Ellen also focuses on related concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment issues, and workplace strain.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and learn new coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her work with people who have a history of abuse or unresolved traumatic events.
Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals and everyday strategies. Ellen helps people break problems into manageable steps and practice skills between meetings. She also addresses issues like money stress, communication problems, and chronic illness where these affect daily functioning.
With three decades of experience, she draws on many clinical situations to offer options that fit real life. Ellen encourages clients to use their strengths while learning practical ways to manage symptoms and improve relationships. Her work is direct and task-focused, aimed at making things feel more manageable over time.
People interested in starting are asked to complete the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Ellen provides care in English and is licensed to practice in Hawaii as an LCSW.
BHow sessions work
How Ellen applies CBT, DBT, and trauma work online
Online work with Ellen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on practical steps, such as testing worries with experiments and building new daily habits that reduce anxiety and depression.Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-style skill practice can be helpful for managing strong emotions, anger, panic, and relationship stress.
Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past traumatic events are central to a person's symptoms. This approach helps people process upsetting memories in a paced way while learning grounding and stabilization strategies.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Ellen will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend which strategies to try first. She reviews progress and adjusts tools over time so sessions remain relevant to daily life.
The practical benefit of online sessions is flexibility for fitting therapy into work, family, and health demands. Because the therapist's specific session formats are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around the day, and avoiding travel time, all of which help make regular care more manageable.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related issues like panic, attachment concerns, and workplace problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, using CBT and DBT techniques alongside trauma-focused work to help people learn coping strategies and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Hawaii as an LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers