About Ellen
JD, LMSW-Clinical & Macro, ACSW, INHC
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With over 30 years of experience, Ellen M. Craine is a licensed clinical and macro social worker based in Michigan. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, helping clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and purpose.
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Ellen is the founder of the Craine Counseling and Consulting Group, where she offers therapy, consulting, coaching, and training services. Her work is grounded in both clinical expertise and a strong commitment to ethics and professionalism.
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As a trusted ethics and business consultant for social workers, Ellen developed the 5 Pillars Model—a copyrighted framework that helps practitioners navigate the complexities of social work ethics and business decisions. She brings over two decades of experience to this work, guiding social workers through difficult questions with insight and integrity.
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Ellen also teaches ethics continuing education courses (CEUs) for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and numerous clinics and organizations.
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In addition, Ellen has extensive experience as a divorce and family mediator and coach/educator, specializing in working with co-parents to improve communication and co-parenting effectiveness.
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As a relationship and life coach, Ellen blends the science of success with the art of social work to help individuals and professionals thrive in all areas of life.
Services
Ellen provides the following services.
Social Work Business and Ethics Consulting
We provide strategies that build confidence and reduce stress and anxiety for social workers through our 5 Pillars Model for navigating the social work ethics maze.
Ellen delivers this support through individual and group consultations, clinic consultations, and specialized trainings focused on the ethical issues social workers face.
With over 20 years of experience guiding social workers through ethical dilemmas and challenges, Ellen also brings deep insight from her 13 years of service on the Michigan-NASW Ethics Committee, including time as chair.
Counseling
Therapy is a supportive, intentional process that helps you work through challenges, ease emotional pain, and move toward healing and growth. It often involves gently exploring your personal history, relationships, and how you see yourself. Sometimes, this journey brings up strong emotions—having a compassionate, skilled therapist by your side can make all the difference.
As your therapist, Ellen partners with you to create a thoughtful treatment plan. Together, you'll set meaningful goals that reflect what matters most to you, guiding the way toward the changes you hope to make.
Coaching
According to the International Coach Federation (ICF), coaching is “an ongoing relationship that helps clients take action toward the realization of their visions, goals, or desires.” Through thoughtful inquiry, personal discovery, and meaningful support, coaching empowers clients to grow their self-awareness, take responsibility, and create real change—often faster and with more ease than going it alone.
Ellen brings this approach to life through a co-active coaching model. She works with co-parents and individuals navigating loss, heartbreak, difficult diagnoses, and other major life transitions. Her coaching is grounded in empathy, deep listening, and a belief in each client’s inner wisdom. Rather than giving advice, Ellen walks beside her clients—helping them clarify what matters most, strengthen their resilience, and move forward with intention and self-trust.
Ellen’s goal is to offer the support you need on your journey, no matter which service you choose.
Contact
2531 Jackson Ave. Suite 342
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(248) 539-3850