Elaine Wells, LCSW

Elaine Wells is a Florida-licensed LCSW who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, and addictions. She aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable. Elaine keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person.

Her approach is warm and down-to-earth. She works to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations focus on practical next steps and building skills that can be used between sessions.

Elaine uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's pace and priorities, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that cause distress. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when someone is weighing change or feeling stuck.

Over five years of practice have included helping people manage trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, and workplace or career transitions. Additional focus areas include codependency, domestic violence, and women's issues.

People who come to Elaine often want clear tools and steady support while they try new approaches. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person's goals and life circumstances.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's lead, listening closely, and adapting to what they say they need. It helps when someone wants an empathetic space to sort through feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing day-to-day stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change when someone feels unsure or ambivalent; it helps clarify personal reasons for wanting different choices and builds momentum toward action.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time so the plan matches real life and evolving needs.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use techniques learned in sessions right where they live, such as practicing coping skills during routine moments. Ask about scheduling and session details when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit your routine.