Therapist profile
Elwin Trammell, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW focused on anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Indiana / 34010635A
- NPI1134907298
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- Anger management skills
- DBT informed techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Elwin
Elwin Trammell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 11 years of professional experience. He lists work on anger among many concerns and has focused practice helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and depression. He presents straightforwardly and asks people to take a first step when they feel ready.
He uses practical conversation to identify patterns that keep problems active. Sessions often look like checking what happened, naming reactions, and trying a different response. He helps people who snap at loved ones, feel simmering resentment, or get stuck in worry about work or relationships.
Elwin integrates client-centered methods with skills-based strategies from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. That means he listens to what matters most to each person, then introduces coping skills such as grounding, distress tolerance, and focused breathing. He may use motivational interviewing to address resistance and to support change when people feel stuck.
He also lists hypnotherapy as a tool he uses with willing clients. That approach is described briefly during assessment so a person can decide if it fits their goals. His doctoral study in chaplaincy with a concentration in moral injury informs how he thinks about trauma and meaning, without changing the straightforward focus on daily behavior and coping.
Sessions aim to be direct and practical. Elwin encourages short, usable strategies alongside deeper reflection. People who want to manage anger, steady their mood, or handle life changes will find an approach focused on skills and real-world steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Elwin draws on client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding what matters to the person and building a collaborative plan. DBT contributes concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving distress tolerance. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that lower reactivity and help people notice triggers before they escalate.Choosing an approach usually happens together in the first few sessions. He will talk about goals, try a few brief exercises, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it clearer whether skills work first or if deeper exploration is needed over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day - shorter check-ins during breaks, phone check-ins when bandwidth is low, or longer video sessions when you want more interaction. The emphasis is on practical ways to bring skills into everyday life rather than on a one-size-fits-all schedule.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns among other issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices in a direct, client-centered way and focuses on clear, usable skills alongside conversation about what matters to the client.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 11 years of professional experience as a clinician and case manager.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Indiana.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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