- Focus on sleep and rest
- Practical daily skills
- Warm collaborative approach
About Elena
Elena Spanos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people find practical ways to feel better. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, anger, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, trauma and coping with life changes. Elena aims to help people notice what patterns and thoughts get in the way and try small changes that can make a difference day to day.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then suggests approaches that match the person's goals. Sessions emphasize finding what works in real life, whether that means changing unhelpful thoughts, learning new coping skills, or improving communication with an important person in their life.
Elena trained in social work and earned a Master of Social Work degree in clinical social work from Michigan State University. She began practicing as a licensed therapist in 2000 and has worked in schools, outpatient settings, and in-home care as well as with couples and military families earlier in her career.
She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered care, acceptance and commitment ideas, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy and the Gottman Method. These tools are used to address sleep and rest concerns alongside emotional and relationship issues.
People who come to Elena often want a calm, practical approach and clear steps to try between sessions. She works from Florida and holds the LCSW credential, and conducts sessions in English.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Elena commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing unwanted thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that helps people feel heard and understood as they figure out next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to change patterns affecting mood, sleep, and daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elena will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps most in everyday life.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills where challenges occur, such as managing sleep routines or trying new communication strategies at home. Licensed professionals can help shape a plan that fits a person's routine and goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Elena address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep and rest problems, ADHD, relationship strain, trauma and grief among other life challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then works with each person to try concrete steps and coping skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a clinician, beginning her licensed practice in 2000 and working in schools, outpatient settings, and in-home care earlier in her career.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Elena?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.