Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera, LCSW
Georgia
Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera, LCSW - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW5835
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW007710
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 9267
- NPI
- 1407883069
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Elena supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- EMDR methods
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Elena
Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and Florida with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and the effects of chronic illness. She also supports concerns like career strain, low self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Elena uses straightforward talk and practical steps in sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses EMDR and narrative strategies when trauma or painful memories are central to the problem.
Clients can expect direct discussion of current problems and actions to try between sessions. Elena often helps people clarify what they want to change and set small, measurable steps. Solution-focused work is used when people prefer short-term, goal-oriented work.
Her background spans clinical psychotherapy and coaching, and that mix shapes her approach to practical life concerns. She has experience supporting healthcare workers and first responders with compassion fatigue and post-traumatic stress. That experience informs how she approaches high-stress occupations and ongoing exposure to difficult events.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Elena practices from Georgia and accepts international clients; please confirm the current session options before booking. Cost varies by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person in the room. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people identify priorities and next steps; this can help with stress, relationship concerns, and self-esteem work.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce emotional intensity. It is often used when past events continue to disrupt daily life, such as with post-traumatic stress.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by examining the stories they tell about their lives. It can be useful for reshaping identity issues, coping with grief, or reframing career and life-purpose questions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their history, goals, and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss format and practical arrangements during the initial matching and scheduling steps to find what fits everyday life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, chronic illness challenges, career strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and direct, using client-centered conversation, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused techniques such as EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working in psychotherapy and coaching.
What are her professional credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a TN LCSW and a FL LCSW. She practices from Georgia.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm session logistics and any jurisdictional details before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers