- Anxiety and stress
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Elwin
Elwin Trammell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 11 years of experience. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, and depression.
He aims for straightforward sessions where people can talk about what is troubling them. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent, and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Sessions move at a calm pace and use plain language rather than clinical jargon.
Elwin blends several methods to match what each person needs. He uses client-centered therapy to follow the client's lead, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for managing intense emotions, and mindfulness techniques to work on attention and grounding. He also incorporates hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing when those approaches fit the goals.
His background includes work across clinical settings and ongoing study in chaplaincy with a concentration in moral injury. That combination shapes a practical focus on coping skills, emotion regulation, and rebuilding confidence after distressing experiences.
People often come for help with relationships, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, addiction concerns, career difficulties, and attention issues such as ADHD. Elwin supports exploring these issues in clear, problem-focused conversations and in practice between sessions.
To begin, clients complete an initial matching step and schedule a first session. Elwin works in English and bases work on the immediate concerns people bring to therapy.
How his approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead, listening closely, and shaping sessions around the concerns the person brings. It helps when someone needs a place to speak freely and to set the pace for change.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving frustration tolerance, and handling interpersonal stress. DBT skills can be practiced in short exercises and homework between meetings.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches to use based on their goals, symptoms, and day-to-day needs. That choice can change as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter place without traveling. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited and video is not required. The therapist will discuss practical options so sessions work with everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style?
He uses a practical, plain-spoken approach that centers the client's needs and emphasizes coping skills and small behavior changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience as a clinician in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and practices from Indiana.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.