About Elaine
Elaine Wells is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people working through stress, anxiety, relationship and anger concerns. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and issues with addiction or intimacy. Elaine emphasizes nonjudgmental care and steady support as people take steps toward change.
Her sessions are built around a calm, open space where clients can speak freely. She listens closely and helps people name what matters most to them.
How Elaine works
Sessions are collaborative and focus on practical next steps you can try between meetings. Elaine blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. That means she pays attention to each person’s goals, looks at thought and behavior patterns that get in the way, and uses short-term strategies to build momentum.
She explains options plainly and checks in about what feels useful. She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community services. Her work has included supporting people dealing with career strain, parenting stress, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
She also focuses on codependency, domestic violence, and women’s issues. Sessions are offered in English and provided via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Elaine uses an approach that encourages steady progress and practical tools, while honoring each person’s pace and readiness for change.
Elaine lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Elaine works with
The areas below are the ones Elaine selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How Elaine’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and guides the pace of work based on their own goals and comfort. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build small, achievable steps toward those goals.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. Elaine will work together with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts the plan so it stays useful and realistic for each person.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and learning skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a camera is not needed. Live chat and text messaging allow for shorter check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep progress moving forward.
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