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Elaine Wells

Compassionate support with practical tools

LCSW Florida

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Elaine

Elaine Wells is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who brings five years of professional experience to her work supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, trauma and abuse, and related struggles.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as depression, substance-related concerns, grief, intimacy and self-esteem, as well as eating and sleeping difficulties and career or parenting stress. Additional focus areas include codependency, domestic violence, and women’s issues.

Her approach centers on building a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. Elaine combines client-centered principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients identify patterns, set meaningful goals, and develop practical strategies for change.

She emphasizes collaboration and supports clients through coping with life transitions, compassion fatigue, and complex emotional challenges. Clients working with Elaine can expect thoughtful listening, practical tools, and encouragement as they pursue greater well-being.

Her practice offers flexible session formats to fit varied schedules and preferences while tailoring care to each person’s unique situation.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Elaine integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work by helping clients notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practice alternative strategies to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage stress. CBT is useful for practical skill building around sleep, eating patterns, and coping with life changes.

She also uses a client-centered stance that prioritizes empathic listening and validation, creating a collaborative space where clients set the pace and goals. Motivational Interviewing is employed when enhancing readiness for change is important, offering a respectful way to explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to steps like substance use reduction or healthier relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works together with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process means strategies can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Elaine offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can engage in ways that fit their routines. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and access support from a licensed professional without rearranging daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Elaine supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career stress, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She creates a nonjudgmental, open environment and blends client-centered listening with practical techniques, encouraging collaboration while helping clients set and pursue meaningful goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida; the license is listed as FL LCSW SW13513.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDomestic violenceWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English