Elli Billingsley

Compassionate counseling with practical strategies

LPC Oklahoma

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Elli

Elli Billingsley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma who brings three years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University, and she centers her practice on creating an affirming, empathetic environment for people exploring stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity concerns.

Elli blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change and uses trauma-focused CBT strategies and play-based techniques when appropriate for younger clients.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, ADHD, eating and body image struggles, and caregiver stress. Sessions aim to help clients build practical coping skills, clarify values, and increase meaningful engagement with life.

Elli works in English and is licensed in Oklahoma under OK LPC 12350.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Elli commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior changes, which can be helpful for issues such as grief, identity exploration, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Elli partners with each client to assess goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailors techniques from these methods to suit the individual. Clients can expect discussion about what feels most useful and adjustments over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Elli is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and flexibility. These formats allow clients to engage from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and use different communication styles depending on comfort and the work at hand.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elli commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, ADHD, and career or self-esteem challenges.

What therapy style does she use in sessions?

The approach is warm and client-centered, blended with evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Elli has three years of experience as a practicing counselor since completing her master’s in Mental Health Counseling.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license number OK LPC 12350, practicing in Oklahoma.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

What should I know about cost and scheduling?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English