Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
How Elena works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elena
Elena Spanos is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She offers calm, practical support for everyday problems like sleep trouble, low self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. Elena works with adults facing ADHD, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and complex family or caregiving pressures.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and then trying realistic changes that fit daily life.
Background and approach
She uses a mix of skills-based strategies and reflective conversation so people can practice new responses between meetings. Elena draws on several proven methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work. She also integrates relationship-focused techniques from the Gottman Method when needed to address communication and connection issues.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work in clinical social work from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Florida. She became licensed as a clinical social worker in Florida in 2000 and has worked in schools, outpatient settings, and independent practice since 2002. People seeking help can expect a practical, empathetic tone.
Elena aims to find solutions that fit your life and to help you build skills that last beyond the therapy room.
What Elena works with
Everything Elena lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elena's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Elena lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches to reduce anger and stress
Elena often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anger, stress, and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce distress and improve sleep and mood.She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person's experience and pace. Together the therapist and client discuss goals and try approaches that feel right. Finding the best approach is a collaborative process, and the plan can shift as needs and priorities change.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when helpful, while phone sessions can be easier when a camera is not wanted or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins and practicing new skills between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and people who travel.
Questions people ask about Elena
What concerns does she help with?
She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship problems, trauma, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, mixing skill practice with reflective conversation to change thoughts and behaviors that cause problems.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Social Work in clinical social work from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Florida, with 25 years of experience.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.