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!
Elena Spanos, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Elena is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Elena. View 26 reviews
- Great news, Elena is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
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.
More about Elena
- 25 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
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!
Specialties
Treatment 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
Licenses
Elena Spanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346302791.
- LCSW · Florida · SW5979 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Elena Spanos
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
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!
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.
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
Elena has been a blessing to work with. Very attentive and thoughtful. I’m happy to have had her help me get through things.
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
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.
Just started my Therapy Ms. Elena Spanos has been kind and supporting.
Elena is incredible, she’s supportive, patient, and gives great advice, I cant recommend her enough.
Elena has been excellent. I will recommend her to anyone that mentions they are looking for a therapist. I feel like my sessions have been very helpful for what I need.
Great listener- projects positive thoughts and solutions.
Elena Spanos was great. She helped me when I had a lot of emotions going on. I respect her, she didn't always tell me what I wanted to hear, but what i needed to hear. She checked on me, when i tuned out. I will keep her name for future.
Elena is wonderful! Soothing voice, understanding, and knowledgeable is a great way to describe her. She has helped me tremendously, and for that I’m grateful.
Elena Spanos is supportive and compassionate
She’s amazing and I don’t ever feel judged.
Sessions with Elena have been a beacon of light in the past three and a half months of my life. Client-provider fit is critical to the success of your health journey, and I am lucky to get matched with Elena. I was not very impressed with my first match and requested a change of therapist and BetterHelp sent me a list of therapists. Elena's bio spoke to me and her sessions reflected what I felt reading her bio. She is truly caring and I felt very comfortable telling her my mind. My personal growth has been accelerated thanks to her being my therapist.
Elena was great! I liked that I was able to talk without feeling judged. She listened and asked questions which is what I needed to feel validated. I appreciate all the help she gave me and I’ve already felt better despite going through changes in my relationship.
Thank you for helping me with this journey
Ms. Spanos has helped me tremendously in the few sessions that we have had. She is an excellent listener, she has produced results and has calmed down my pain and anger. Thank you!!!
She's great!
Elena has just helped me sort through some though emotions and always makes me feel like I have a safe space when I talk to her.
Today is one month and my monthly session. I cannot express my happiness in words to show my successful rehabilitation in the physical and mental health. A month ago I was confined to my bed. Every time I got up I would experience electrical shocks and burning in my back, butt and legs. My legs were swollen with edema and my anxiety was off the scale. Then I started my therapy. It is hard work and very slow. However my progress is like a line going at 20, 40, 60, 80 degrees upwards and now I can relax and walk with a cane and compression socks over the knee. My pain is 90% diminished because I am learning to live with the pain and practice CBT constantly. Without your help I would still be debilitated and anxious depressed and completely in a terrible state. Off I go to the future with the sun at my back nd the winds moving with me not against me. Life is beautiful again
I look forward to each and one of my sessions with her I feel a sense of relief I feel that I'm going to achieve the goal that I'm looking for and I'm very comfortable speaking with her she's awesome.
Really like her personality and manner. Doesn’t make me feel like I am making mistakes or wrong decisions. Explores options for me and also looks for ways to better situations.
I’m happy to say that Elena is a wonderful counselor. I have full confidence in her expertise. I feel she really listens to me. I also feel she is supremely skilled at supporting me and gently guiding me in setting my own goals of therapy, offering helpful ideas and methods to attain my behavioral goals. She’s respectful of my time and feelings. I feel safe talking to her. She has really good ideas too.
Elena is fantastuc! Highly recommended
I feel lucky to be able to work with Elena! I have had a handful of sessions with her and am feeling an improvement.
Frequently asked questions
Does Elena Spanos offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Elena Spanos works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Elena Spanos speak?
Elena Spanos speaks English.
How many years of experience does Elena Spanos have?
Elena Spanos has 25 years of experience.
Where is Elena Spanos licensed to practice?
Elena Spanos is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Elena Spanos accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Elena Spanos does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Elena Spanos offer?
Elena Spanos offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Elena Spanos?
Elena Spanos can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Elena Spanos?
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Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.