Therapist profile
Elena Spanos, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Relationships and Codependency
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW5979
- NPI
- 1346302791
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT methods
- Relationship skills
About Elena
Elena Spanos is an LCSW in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and codependency. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, and major life changes.
Elena focuses on practical steps rather than quick fixes. She listens to how patterns play out in daily life and helps identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Sessions look at what is working now and what can change to make day-to-day life more manageable.
Her background includes an Associate in Science in Human Services Technology, a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Florida, and a Master of Social Work with a clinical focus from Michigan State University. She became licensed as a clinical social worker in 2000 and began practicing privately in 2002. Elena has experience providing therapy in schools, homes, outpatient settings, and with military families.
Elena draws from several evidence-based approaches. She uses Client-Centered methods to follow a person's experience, Cognitive Behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and committed action. She also integrates aspects of the Gottman Method for relationship work.
In sessions, clients can expect a straightforward, goal-focused style that mixes talking with skill practice. The work aims to make coping tools usable in real life, so changes stick beyond the therapy hour.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing specific skills to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.Elena treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adapt techniques as the work progresses. The choice of methods is based on what a client needs and what feels workable in everyday life.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let clients try skill practice in the settings where problems happen. Licensed professionals can use these options to help clients practice tools between sessions and apply changes to day-to-day routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, codependency, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused approach that mixes talking with concrete skill practice and behavior change strategies.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 25 years of experience and has worked in schools, homes, outpatient settings, and with military families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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