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Elena Spanos, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Anger management Depression ADHD
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About me

My goal as a therapist working in the profession for the past 25 years has been to find solutions that work for you, helping you to discover the true potential of your life, so everyday can be a celebration and feel like a breath of fresh air. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to therapy but we can work together to find comfort and resolve issues in the difficult areas of your life and the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and long standing approaches with proven results, we will be able to determine what behavior and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living your best life and finding meaning in everyday situations.

Whether you are looking for support or guidance through a particularly difficult time or you are open to a real change in your life and where you are going, together, we can work meet your goals. Anyone dealing with any type of behavioral or emotional issue from depression to couple's counseling and everything in between is welcome.

I graduated from Hillsborough Community College in 1993 with an Associate in Science Degree in Human Services Technology. I continued my education at the University of South Florida and earned a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. I also have a Master of Social Work Degree specializing in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. In 2000 I became a licensed therapist and began working in private practice in 2002. My past work experience includes working as a therapist in schools, homes, outpatient settings, as well as couples and Military Families for several years.

Lastly, the treatment approaches that I frequently utilize are Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trauma Focused Therapy.

I hope you allow me the opportunity to work with you!

Professional experience

25yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Anger management Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Expats, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LCSW SW5979

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elena Spanos. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for Elena and the outstanding support she has provided me. Elena consistently goes above and beyond to check in on how I am doing, demonstrating genuine care and commitment. I truly admire the way she accommodates my schedule, making it easier for me to seek the help I need.
Her patience and understanding have made such a positive impact on my journey, especially during times when I have had to cancel appointments. Rather than becoming frustrated, Elena has shown nothing but compassion and continued support, which has encouraged me to stay engaged in my therapeutic process.
Her extensive knowledge in her field shines through in every session, and I feel truly fortunate to have her as my therapist. For anyone considering therapy, I wholeheartedly recommend Elena. She creates a safe and welcoming environment where healing and growth are possible. Thank you, Elena, for all that you do!

Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

Only one lesson in so far but she is an excellent listener, very comfortable to talk to, and has me on a positive path to help me work through my concerns.

Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management

She is the absolute BEST therapist iv ever worked with, you can tell she genuinely cares about her patients, im truly glad to be working with her she’s helped me tremendously

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

Elena has been a blessing to work with. Very attentive and thoughtful. I’m happy to have had her help me get through things.

Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Elena for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Very caring and listens to me with attentiveness. Shows up on time and always gives me something to work towards for the next session. Great therapist

Written on Sep 15, 2023 after therapy with Elena for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd

I have recommended Better Health to a few people mainly because of the wisdom, compassion and availability of my therapist. First therapist I was paired with and it was a great match.

Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Elena for 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes