Ellen E Clark
Ellen Clark is a passionately motivated Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) dedicated to empowering individuals struggling with substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, and medication-assisted treatment. Based in Henderson, Texas, Ellen brings a multi-state perspective to her work, holding an LCDC in Texas, an LCDC III in Ohio, and the CCMI-M credential. She leveraged evidence-based approaches – including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief Interventions (BI), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Neurotherapy – to support clients across the full continuum of care, with a strong emphasis on accountability and long-term recovery. Currently, Ellen provides group and individual counseling through Telehealth, expanding access to care for individuals who might otherwise face barriers to treatment. Her professional experience spans outpatient and remote treatment settings, quality assurance, assessments, treatment planning, data analysis, workflow improvement, and staff development. Known for her strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach, she has successfully helped grow programs, improve processes, and strengthen clinical outcomes while mentoring and training fellow professionals. At the heart of Ellen’s work is a deep desire to help people find freedom from addiction and sustain recovery before transitioning into independent maintenance. While candid about the realities of burnout and under-recognition within the field, she remains committed to advocacy, ethical care, and human-centered treatment. Beyond her clinical work, Ellen gives back through volunteer efforts in recovery support and animal welfare, reflecting her compassion, resilience, and unwavering belief in second chances – for both people and communities. She is currently embarking on a project in her local community to help vulnerable women and children grow in their Christian faith and learn the needed skills to become self-reliant.
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor ADC
• University of North Texas- M.S.
• National Assciation of Alcholism and Drug Addiction Counselors
• Celebrate Recovery Official
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my faith, spiritual surrender, and a disciplined commitment to recovery, supported by consistent practices such as prayer, gratitude, community, and service to others. I credit God as the foundation of my sobriety, purpose, and direction in both my life and my work.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received came from faith leaders, recovery sponsors, pastors, and counselors who taught me to lead with humility, stay grounded in purpose, and let service—not title—guide my work.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women entering this field to stay grounded in faith, seek accountability, practice daily self-care, surround themselves with a supportive community, and never underestimate the power of perseverance and spiritual healing.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges in my field include securing sustainable funding, navigating complex regulations for housing and social services, and addressing deep-rooted trauma and addiction cycles, while the opportunities lie in the growing demand for faith-based recovery communities, holistic rehabilitation models, and community-supported housing initiatives for women and children.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Faith, sobriety, compassion, service, integrity, forgiveness, and gratitude guide both my work and personal life, along with a deep commitment to helping others rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. I am passionate about crafting, journaling, prayer and gratitude practices, mentoring women in recovery, and giving back through community service.