Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Elena Spanos, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW5979
- NPI
- 1346302791
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman approach
About Elena
Elena Spanos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family strain, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. Clients can expect discussions about what is getting in the way of daily functioning and step-by-step tools to test small changes. Sessions focus on actions and thought patterns that affect mood, behavior, and relationships.
Her background includes an Associate in Science in Human Services Technology, a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Florida, and a Master of Social Work specializing in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. She became licensed as a clinical social worker in 2000 and moved into private practice in 2002.
Elena has worked in schools, home-based services, outpatient clinics, and with military families earlier in her career. That range of settings informs a practical approach that values doable skills and clear communication.
In sessions she draws on methods like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and the Gottman Method for relationship concerns. The focus is on finding techniques that fit daily life and on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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How Elena Uses Therapies Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. The Gottman Method is a set of communication and problem-solving practices aimed at improving relationship interactions and repairing conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elena will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity of care and apply tools directly to everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and relationship problems, anger, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on actions and thought patterns. Sessions emphasize tools clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in clinical social work, with a history in schools, outpatient settings, home-based services, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Credential: LCSW. License: FL LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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