About Elsie
Elsie Pulupuna uses a client-centered approach to help people find steadier ground when stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma feel overwhelming. She speaks plainly and listens closely so people can name what’s happening and decide what matters most to change. Elsie holds a Utah LCSW, which means she is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Utah.
She focuses on common concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, social anxiety, and trouble with self-esteem.
How Elsie works
She also helps people untangle issues around attachment, communication, control, guilt, shame, and isolation. Sessions are aimed at understanding how relationships - with others and with yourself - shape daily life and choices. Elsie’s style centers on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people guide the work.
She helps clients notice patterns, try new ways of relating, and build skills to manage intense feelings like anger or panic. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented while still honoring each person’s pace. With four years of practice, Elsie brings short-term problem solving and steady support for longer work.
She offers a mix of check-ins and deeper sessions depending on what someone needs. People often leave sessions with clear next steps they can try between meetings. Therapy with Elsie can include talking, practicing coping tools, and reviewing how relationships influence behavior.
The aim is to strengthen self-awareness and choices so everyday life feels more manageable and meaningful.
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What Elsie works with
The areas below are the ones Elsie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Utah |
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Online support options
Client-centered care in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them clarify goals. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, trauma-related worries, and self-esteem concerns because it centers the individual's experience and priorities.The right therapeutic approach often emerges over a few meetings. Elsie will work collaboratively with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their needs and goals. Together they may try different ways of talking and coping until a good fit is found.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters most. Phone sessions can fit a break in a workday or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins or a way to stay connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules and different daily demands.
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