Ellen Turner Lacko, LCSW	Last Updated: 06/21/2011

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Raising happy successful school aged children can be daunting in our modern society. My job is to help you and your child over the the rough spots and to learn life long strategies for how to deal with new ones that inevitably come up. I'm also a licensed school social worker with a unique understanding of your child's school environment. Contact me via E-Mail or phone and we'll set up an appointment. Ellen


Office and Contact Information

Ellen T. Lacko Newtown, CT 06470	Phone: (203) 733-5529 Free Phone Consultation: Click Here Email: Click Here Contact: Ellen Lacko

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: By appointment
Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: By appointment
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Day
Weekends: 2 Days

Accessibility:

Can Make Home Visits

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 20

Licensing:

CT - LCSW [003021]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS)

School Social Worker, Licensed


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $95
Group: N/A
Family: $100

Sliding Scale: No

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Advocacy

Brief Phone Consultation

Community Education

Information & Referral

Initial Consultation/Evaluation


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Adoption/Foster Care	Couple or Marital Issues	Learning Disabilities
Anger Management	Depression	Life Transitions
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Domestic Violence	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Education/Personal Development	Parenting Issues
Behavioral Problems	Factitious Disorders (Munchausen Syndrome)	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Bipolar Disorders	Family Dysfunction	Women's Issues
Child Abuse and Neglect	Interpersonal Relationships


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)	Preschool (Under 6)

Specific Populations:

Children of Divorce

Step Families


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Feminist	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Cognitive/Behavioral	Parent Guidance	Social Support
Crisis Intervention	Psycho-Educational

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Jewish


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups


Children of Divorce

Group will be limited to eight members. The focus is to teach coping skills and provide information and education on divorce issues.

Group Focus:

Life Transitions

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
Educational

Member Age:

Children (6-12)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	Newtown, CT 06470
Phone:	(203) 733-5529


Meeting Time:	Afternoon
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly

Ellen Turner Lacko, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker