Elena Spanos, LCSW
Licensed in Florida · 25 years in practice
Elena Spanos helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, anger, and life transitions.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW5979 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1346302791 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
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About Elena
Elena Spanos helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, anger, and life transitions. She brings 25 years of practice to sessions and focuses on practical steps that can make daily life easier. Elena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, known as an LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then offers clear strategies to manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions often include skill-building around coping, communication, sleep, and self-esteem so people leave with tools they can use right away.
Background and approach
Elena uses a mix of approaches drawn from evidence-informed methods. She might combine acceptance and mindfulness skills with cognitive restructuring or interpersonal techniques. The aim is to identify what is getting in the way and try different ways to shift those patterns.
She has worked across school settings, outpatient clinics, and independent practice, and has experience supporting people with chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and grief. Her background includes a Master of Social Work in clinical social work and many years helping people navigate change. In sessions she focuses on small, realistic changes tailored to each person.
The work is paced by the client and shaped around real-life goals, whether managing anxiety, coping with loss, improving communication, or finding steadier mood and sleep.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Elena lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Online approaches and how they fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns; it often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can find their own solutions and feel more confident tackling problems.Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps match methods to each person’s needs and preferences rather than locking into one style up front.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video lets you work face to face from anywhere, phone calls can fit a short break during the day, and chat or messaging can help with quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Elena help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, sleep problems, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens, then teaches strategies you can use between sessions to manage emotions and behavior.
What is her professional background?
Elena has 25 years of experience in social work and clinical practice, including work in schools, outpatient settings, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed for Elena?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Elena offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Elena?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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