Ellen Silbert, LICSW
Experienced LICSW supporting family and life transitions
- Telehealth expertise
- 40 years experience
- Family and grief support
About Ellen Silbert
Ellen Silbert is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with four decades of experience supporting people through major life transitions and persistent challenges. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work from New York University earned in 1984 and is also a certified telehealth clinician, bringing long-term clinical experience into virtual care environments.
Her career spans work with clients from birth to end-of-life care, including time in labor and delivery units as well as hospice settings, and in a range of community and clinical environments. Over the years she has worked with individuals and families facing depression and anxiety, stress, family conflict, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many other emotional and behavioral issues.
Ellen emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, believing that trust and emotional safety enable insight and growth. She aims to create an open-minded, nonjudgmental, and supportive atmosphere so clients can explore their concerns and develop practical coping skills. She offers messaging, live chat, and phone sessions, typically checks messages each day, and maintains limited evening and weekend availability that can be coordinated through direct messaging.
Her career spans work with clients from birth to end-of-life care, including time in labor and delivery units as well as hospice settings, and in a range of community and clinical environments. Over the years she has worked with individuals and families facing depression and anxiety, stress, family conflict, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many other emotional and behavioral issues.
Ellen emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, believing that trust and emotional safety enable insight and growth. She aims to create an open-minded, nonjudgmental, and supportive atmosphere so clients can explore their concerns and develop practical coping skills. She offers messaging, live chat, and phone sessions, typically checks messages each day, and maintains limited evening and weekend availability that can be coordinated through direct messaging.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ellen Silbert have?
Ellen Silbert has 40 years of experience.
Is Ellen Silbert a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LICSW, which indicates she is a licensed clinical social worker. License details: MA LICSW 117806.
In which languages does Ellen Silbert provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Ellen Silbert located?
She is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Ellen Silbert as my therapist?
You can work with Ellen Silbert through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ellen Silbert work with international clients?
Ellen Silbert does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ellen Silbert cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Ellen Silbert
Ellen uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach helps when people need support exploring values, making choices, and building self-awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress, offering practical skills and structured strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on relationships and attachment, helping couples and families understand emotional responses and improve communication and connection.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ellen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adapts techniques as needs evolve.
Online therapy with Ellen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit care into busy schedules and receive support from home or elsewhere. These options increase flexibility for appointments and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes or when in-person visits are not convenient.