Elaine Wells, LCSW

Elaine Wells is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those dealing with depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem concerns, and career or parenting stress. Elaine works from Florida and practices in English. Her style is straightforward and warm. She aims to make sessions a place where people can speak honestly without fear of judgment. Elaine encourages practical steps and steady progress while respecting each person's pace and values. Elaine uses methods that focus on the person and their goals. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the client's experience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and Motivational Interviewing to help people build momentum for change. These approaches guide how she plans sessions and sets short-term goals. In sessions she listens, reflects, and offers tools you can try between meetings. That might include thought records, simple behavior experiments, or talking through choices when feeling stuck. She aims to make therapy usable in day-to-day life instead of only theoretical conversation. People seeking support for codependency, domestic violence concerns, women's issues, or compassion fatigue can expect a focused, respectful approach. Elaine brings five years of professional experience to her practice and works collaboratively to tailor strategies to each person's needs.

How her approaches translate to online work

Elaine uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters most to the person. This approach means she listens closely and follows the client's concerns, helping clarify goals and priorities.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers practical exercises and short plans to test new ways of thinking and behaving, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit for people who want support finding motivation to change. It involves respectful conversations that help a person weigh options and build confidence for next steps.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Elaine will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts tools over time based on what helps most.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing and logistics.