Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Miriam Ellis, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 112074
- NPI
- 1730750704
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Miriam 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting challenges
- Self esteem work
About Miriam
Miriam Ellis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Miriam speaks English and works with people who are seeking clearer thinking and steadier mood in daily life.
She helps people break worries into manageable steps. Sessions are practical and conversational. Miriam listens for patterns in thinking, behavior, and relationships, then suggests concrete strategies to try between meetings. She also addresses panic symptoms, social anxiety, and mood swings when these come up.
Miriam pays attention to how early attachment and repeated communication problems affect current relationships. She guides clients through noticing unhelpful habits and practicing different ways of responding. That can include setting small goals, adjusting routines, or rehearsing conversations.
When past trauma or abuse affects daily functioning, she works on recognizing triggers and building steadier coping responses. She also helps people who want clearer direction around life purpose and motivation, and those wanting to build self-love and confidence.
Practical matters such as balancing parenting demands, work, and mental health are part of the work. Sessions aim to leave people with usable actions for the week. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Miriam works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people notice thought patterns that increase anxiety and replace them with clearer, calmer responses. This method is useful for panic symptoms, social anxiety, and persistent worry.She also draws on approaches that address attachment and relationship patterns by examining how past interactions shape current behavior. That work aims to improve communication and reduce repeated conflict by practicing new responses in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That means trying strategies, reviewing what worked, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the original biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, childcare, and other daily demands. They can also allow shorter check-ins when people need quick adjustments, or avoid travel when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework so sessions fit into everyday life rather than create extra burden.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, panic attacks, and women’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on identifying patterns and trying concrete strategies between meetings. The approach emphasizes clear steps people can use in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the provided scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers