🌿 Welcome
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Life brings us to crossroads—quiet moments of uncertainty, deep loss, ethical questions, or seasons of change we never saw coming. Whether you're a social worker facing a complex decision, a caregiver navigating the slow heartbreak of watching a parent decline, or someone searching for meaning in the midst of grief or transition, you are not alone.
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Welcome. I'm so glad you're here.
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I’m Ellen Craine, and I support people through life’s tender terrain—with grounded presence, ethical clarity, and deep compassion. Whether we’re working through a personal loss or a professional dilemma, my role is to guide you toward the clarity and alignment that already lives within you.
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My work is rooted in over 30 years of experience in clinical social work, law, ethics consulting, education, and intuitive guidance. I bring a heart-centered approach that honors both structure and soul, drawing on nature, anthroposophy, Reiki, and a belief in each person’s capacity to find meaning—even in the midst of uncertainty.
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This is a space where we slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.
If you’re ready to take the next step—or just need a safe place to begin—I invite you to explore more about how we can work together.
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 30 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