Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Elaina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elaina
Elaina Bogan is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience who helps people working through stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use between sessions. She emphasizes each person’s strengths and respects their perspective on what needs to change.
In sessions she listens closely and helps clients set realistic goals. She uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.
Background and approach
She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings run high. Elaina brings a client-centered attitude to the work, which means she follows the client’s lead while offering guidance. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach for people who want to build momentum and stay committed to change.
Her style is straightforward and focused on what will help day to day. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Virginia. Her background includes two decades in clinical settings where she supported people with mood disorders, panic and panic attacks, social anxiety, and self-harm concerns.
The goal in her work is to turn difficult moments into manageable steps. Getting started involves a simple matching process and scheduling a time that fits. Sessions are available in several online formats to suit different needs and routines.
What Elaina works with
Everything Elaina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elaina's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Elaina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on the person’s concerns and goals, with the therapist following the client’s lead and offering supportive feedback. This approach helps clarify what matters most and builds on existing strengths.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches simple skills to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, low mood, and many day-to-day challenges because it emphasizes concrete exercises and homework.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Learning distress tolerance and emotion regulation tools can help when anger or panic feels overwhelming.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust strategies based on what helps. That partnership makes it easier to focus on small, achievable steps.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation; phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited; chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or brief reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping treatment practical and consistent.
Questions people ask about Elaina
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, panic and panic attacks, self-harm, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and blends practical methods like CBT and DBT skills. Motivational interviewing is used to help people increase motivation and follow through on goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and mood concerns.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Virginia. The credential abbreviations stand for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After matching, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.