Elena Spanos

Elena Spanos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years in practice who helps people facing stress, anxiety, mood changes, relationship struggles, trauma, and grief. She aims to find practical ways to ease daily life and reduce the behaviors or thoughts that get in the way of feeling better. Elena writes plainly and focuses on what people can do between sessions to make small changes that add up. She uses a mix of well-known approaches instead of a single method. Sessions often include goal-focused work, skills practice, and ways to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Elena emphasizes collaborating with each person to choose tools that fit their needs and daily routine. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Florida. She earned an Associate in Science in Human Services Technology from Hillsborough Community College. Elena became licensed as an LCSW in 2000 and has worked in schools, homes, outpatient clinics, and private practice since 2002. Elena also supports work with relationship stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and life transitions like divorce or aging. She brings practical strategies for sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and attention-related challenges like ADHD. Her approach is straightforward and focused on real-life results. People who choose Elena can expect a steady, collaborative style. She helps clients set clear goals, practices new skills in session, and checks progress over time. Those interested should review session options before booking and pick what fits their schedule and needs.

How Elena’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values to build a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches clear techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on responding with empathy and building a trusting relationship so clients can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elena will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and day-to-day life, and will adjust strategies as needs change. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences matter.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue care through life changes while using the therapeutic tools and structure Elena provides.