- Trauma-informed care
- Goal oriented
- English and Spanish
About Elena
Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship or intimacy concerns, and life changes. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and international clients are accepted.
Her background blends psychotherapy and coaching. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to meet people where they are and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, practical goals. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma and painful memories are in play.
In the therapy room she aims for direct, practical work. She helps people notice patterns, name priorities, and try small changes that fit daily life. For trauma-related concerns she uses methods that focus on processing painful memories and reducing their hold on day-to-day functioning.
Her experience includes long-term clinical work with adults across stress, grief, and post-traumatic stress concerns. That experience informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person's needs and pace. She emphasizes collaboration and clear steps so people feel part of the plan.
People describe her style as straightforward and supportive. She guides clients toward tangible coping skills while also addressing deeper issues. If disaster-related stress from natural or human-caused events is present, she incorporates trauma-focused work to help people regain a sense of direction and calm.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and supports them in making their own choices about change.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of painful memories. It is often used when past events continue to cause distress or symptoms like hypervigilance or flashbacks.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by looking at the stories they tell about life. This can be useful for shifting unhelpful patterns and discovering new ways to move forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since the biography did not list specific formats. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins around a busy day, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into weekly routines. It can also allow sessions without video when lower bandwidth or a quieter check-in is preferable. Discussing practical session details before starting helps ensure the arrangements match daily life and goals.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Florida, Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, career and self-esteem concerns, and related life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with solution-focused goal setting and trauma-focused interventions when needed.
How long has she practiced?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of stress, trauma, and life transition issues.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices from Georgia and holds LCSW credentials, listed as TN LCSW and FL LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.