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- EMDR
- Solution-focused work
- Spanish and English
About Elena
Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera, LCSW, is licensed in Tennessee and Florida and has 23 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, caregiving strain, and related challenges. She describes her practice as focused on practical work - helping people find coping strategies, process difficult events, and make changes that fit their daily lives.
Dr. Felipe-Valera uses approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused methods. Sessions blend talking, skill building, and targeted trauma work when appropriate. She also integrates coaching techniques for people who want concrete steps toward goals like career shifts or improved relationship skills.
She works in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Her background spans clinical practice and coaching, with experience supporting healthcare workers and first responders facing compassion fatigue and post-traumatic stress. The focus is on practical relief and clearer next steps rather than abstract theory.
Appointments are arranged through an online matching and scheduling process. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling their first session.
Dr. Felipe-Valera keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented. She helps people identify manageable changes, process loss or trauma, and build skills for everyday stressors. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and unfolding what matters most to the person. It helps with stress, relationship concerns, and life changes by centering the client's priorities and preferences.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that uses structured processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms. It is often used for post-traumatic stress, panic, and lingering effects of abuse.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problems they face by examining the stories they tell about their lives. This approach suits grief, identity questions, and making changes in how people understand difficult events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options and choose methods together based on needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist and client decide collaboratively whether to focus on skills, trauma processing, or short-term solution work.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, whether someone needs a shorter check-in on a workday or a longer therapy hour. It also lets people connect from different locations and schedule around caregiving or job demands. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like EMDR or narrative work for remote sessions when appropriate.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBT issues, caregiving strain, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, problem-focused sessions that include talking, skill building, and targeted trauma work when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in psychotherapy and coaching roles.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with licensure in Tennessee and Florida, and her practice is listed in Georgia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.