Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elaine
Elaine Wells is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and relationship strain. She emphasizes a straightforward, supportive approach and encourages small steps toward better daily coping. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what feels most pressing.
Elaine listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals. She focuses on practical strategies that can be used between sessions.
Background and approach
Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own values and choices. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
Elaine has five years of professional experience as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her background includes helping people facing trauma and abuse, grief, addiction concerns, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She also addresses codependency, domestic violence, and women's issues.
Sessions may include skill practice, problem-solving, and planning for real-world situations. Elaine aims to make therapy practical and easy to use in day-to-day life. She supports people at whatever pace they need as they work toward clearer choices and improved emotional balance.
What Elaine works with
Everything Elaine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elaine's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Codependency
- Domestic violence
- Women's issues
Approaches Elaine lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Elaine's Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own priorities and values. The therapist listens closely and helps guide conversations so clients can make choices that fit their life. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to sort out feelings and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors in everyday situations. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep or eating concerns.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels uncertain about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and confidence to try new steps. This approach pairs well with goal-focused work like reducing substance use or addressing codependency.
Choosing an approach is a joint process. Elaine will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend or combine methods that seem likely to help. She adjusts plans as progress is made and new issues come up.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and full interaction. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer quick ways to reflect between meetings or to check in after a difficult day. These options support flexibility and steady progress without frequent travel.
Questions people ask about Elaine
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and related areas listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with a focus on listening first and working collaboratively to set realistic goals.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Florida LCSW and has five years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices from that jurisdiction.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.