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Roxann Ellis-Denby, LCSW

Listening-based care for anxiety and stress

18 years in practice · based in Connecticut · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Roxann

Roxann Ellis-Denby is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of practice. She meets people where they are and focuses on making the first step feel manageable. Her approach centers on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space to talk about stress and anxiety.

She helps people facing relationship strain, experiences of trauma and abuse, and difficulties with anger. Depression, panic attacks, and mood shifts are also areas she commonly addresses.

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Background and approach

Roxann also supports concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and workplace problems. In sessions she emphasizes clear conversation and practical next steps. Clients can expect to talk through what is happening now and practice small changes that fit daily life.

The goal is to reduce overwhelm and build tools that feel usable outside the session. Roxann brings nearly two decades of experience working in Connecticut. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on symptom relief and healthier reactions.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with attention to each person’s pace and needs. People who reach out will complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that match their availability. Roxann offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make ongoing care easier to fit into busy lives.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Roxann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and reducing intense emotional reactions. One common approach helps people identify thought patterns that increase anxiety and then test more balanced ways of thinking to lower stress and panic symptoms. Another set of techniques emphasizes learning tools for managing strong emotions such as anger or overwhelm, including breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Roxann will work with each person to match methods to their goals, pace, and daily life. She aims to explain options in simple terms and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversation and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins and ongoing support between calls. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Roxann focus on?
She commonly helps people with stress and anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related issues like panic attacks and workplace stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk and practical steps to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Roxann has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, noted as CT LCSW, and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English

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