Elena Spanos, LCSW

Elena Spanos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years in the field who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and the challenges that come with life transitions. She also supports those coping with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and anger. Elena lists aging and geriatric issues among her focus areas and can assist people navigating caregiving and health-related life changes.

Her style is practical and collaborative. She works with each person to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, then tries different tools until something fits. Sessions emphasize clear, manageable steps rather than jargon-heavy theory. Elena aims to help people find relief and make everyday life feel more workable.

Elena draws on a range of established approaches to match each person’s needs. She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build flexible action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with thinking patterns and coping skills, and Client-Centered Therapy gives space for people to lead the pace of change.

She trained in social work at the University of South Florida and completed a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work at Michigan State University. Elena became licensed in 2000 and has run a private practice since 2002, with additional experience in schools, homes, outpatient settings, and work with military families.

Sessions focus on real problems and real steps. People seeking help are invited to consider what they want to change, then try tailored strategies over time.

How Elena’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking committed steps toward those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and pace, offering a supportive space to talk through difficult choices and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought patterns and teaches concrete skills for managing mood, sleep, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to see which methods match their needs and goals, and adjust over time. That means trying different tools and checking what helps most rather than committing to a single method from the start.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make fitting therapy into daily life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during busy days, or offering options when scheduling around caregiving or work is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered techniques for remote sessions so people can work on values, skills, and emotional processing from wherever they join sessions.