Ellen Craine,JD, LMSW-CLINCIAL AND MACRO, ACSW, INHC

Ellen Craine,JD, LMSW-CLINCIAL AND MACRO, ACSW, INHC

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Professions: Social Worker, Life Coach, Clinical Social Worker
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Master's Social Worker Clinical and Macro
Telephone: 248-916-1940
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability

Offices

31874 Northwestern Highway
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334
2531 Jackson Ave
342
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

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My Approach to Helping

As a therapist, I take a whole-person approach, working collaboratively with each client to create a treatment plan that truly serves your best interests—no matter who you are or where you are on your journey.

I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including journaling, art, nature-based practices, music, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and traditional talk therapy. The approaches we use are chosen together, based on your comfort level, experience, motivation, and needs. When appropriate, I also share insights from my own life experience to support and connect with you in meaningful ways.

As a divorce, parenting time, and custody coach and consultant, I bring the experience of a seasoned mediator (since 1996), parenting coordinator, therapist, and parent. I help individuals and co-parents navigate conflict and create solutions that are as fair and equitable as possible for everyone involved—especially the children. I also consult with family law attorneys to provide perspective and support on complex family dynamics.

In addition, I provide consultation and emotional support around elder care and aging.
Whether you're making difficult decisions or managing the day-to-day challenges of caring for an aging parent or family member, I offer guidance, resources, and empathy to help you move forward with clarity and compassion.

As a social work ethics consultant, I offer guidance rooted in over 30 years of experience in the field.
I developed a model called “The 5 Pillars for Navigating the Social Work Ethics Maze”, which serves as the foundation for my work. This model draws from the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporates relevant standards across various practice areas. I consult with individual social workers and clinics to help develop best practices grounded in ethical social work principles, and I also provide trainings on a range of topics for professionals in the field.

In addition, I offer supervision for LLMSWs pursuing their LMSW, having completed the Core Supervision training through Michigan NASW. My approach integrates practical experience with a strong focus on ethics, creating a supportive and insightful environment for professional growth. I also serve as a field supervisor for MSW students, helping prepare the next generation of social workers with confidence and integrity.

More Info About My Practice

Ellen is a #1 International Bestselling Author, associate producer, and effective educator and trainer. To learn more about Ellen Craine visit www.crainecounseling.com

My Guiding Ethical Principles

I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work with individuals navigating loss and grief?whether through death, divorce, or separation. These deeply personal challenges require sensitivity, perspective, and care, and I feel particularly equipped to walk alongside clients through these transitions.

In addition, I offer seasoned guidance to social workers facing ethical dilemmas. As a former member of the Michigan NASW Ethics Committee, and through years of teaching, training, and consulting, I?ve developed a strong ability to help professionals think critically, ethically, and compassionately in complex situations.

Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance

A strong connection between you and your therapist makes all the difference.
Therapy works best when you feel safe, heard, and understood. That?s why I focus on building a real, human relationship with you?one based on trust, openness, and mutual respect. We?ll work together as a team, at your pace, to explore what matters most and find a path forward that feels right for you.

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Services I Provide

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    Consultation in family law cases related to parenting time and custody cases
    Loss and grief related to death, divorceseparation, difficult diagnoses, and life's transitions
    Relationship and co-parent coaching
    Caregiver stress
    Supervision for LLMSW social workers
    Ethics consultations for social workers dealing with a variety of ethical dilemmas including informed consent, boundary issues, subpoenas, ethical business practicers, and more, with our without a LARA (in the State of Michigan) complaint.
    Workshops for social workers on a variety of ethical issues including informed consent, subpoenas, ethical writing as a social worker, and more; see website for full list of workshops: www.crainecounseling.com

Industries & Communities Served

  • Education
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Breakup
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Elder Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Other - Not Listed Here
  • Parenting
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trust Issues
  • Young Adult Issues
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