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Elwin Trammell

Elwin Trammell, LCSW

Indiana

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and trauma focus

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Indiana
LCSW, licence 34010635A
NPI
1134907298
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

These details come from information Elwin 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

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Mindfulness and DBT

About Elwin

Elwin Trammell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 11 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and challenges like addiction, grief, and relationship strain. He also supports those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, parenting concerns, and issues linked to attachment or abandonment.

Elwin prefers straightforward conversations. He listens first, then helps people sort what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce distress and build clearer choices. He uses approaches such as client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.

When trauma or intense emotional dysregulation appears, he draws on skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. He may also use hypnotherapy in targeted ways when people want to work with deep habitual responses. The aim is to combine what a person already does well with new skills that fit their life.

Elwin keeps explanations plain and concrete. He helps people plan small, testable changes rather than offering abstract advice. Sessions include checking progress, adjusting strategies, and focusing on immediate problems like sleep, anger, or motivation.

His practice is rooted in clinical social work and practical support for everyday pressures at home, work, and community. People who want a direct, skills-focused approach to large issues such as bipolar mood swings, addiction, or major life transitions may find this style useful.

BHow sessions work

How Elwin uses therapy approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people clarify goals and make decisions by concentrating on their own priorities and experiences. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for handling strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress; it is often used for intense mood swings and emotional dysregulation. Hypnotherapy involves guided attention and suggestion to change habitual responses and can be useful for sleep problems, anxiety, or habit-related issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elwin will discuss options, try methods that fit the person's goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The first few sessions are used to see which techniques feel practical and workable in daily life.

Confirm the current online session formats before booking because formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people choose not to be on camera or use audio-only sessions for lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in. These practical features aim to help therapy fit around work, family, and other responsibilities rather than require big schedule changes.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, relationship strain, and related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and practical. He listens first, then helps people try specific skills and steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

How many years of experience does he have?

He has approximately 11 years of professional work experience in clinical social work.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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