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Jean Elliott, LPC

Therapist in South Carolina

Experienced counselor for complex life challenges

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Jean Elliott

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLPC
  • License listedLPC, South Carolina (no. 3008)
  • NPI number1114984721
  • Experience28 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
  • Approaches includeCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions support
  • Practical coping tools
  • Collaborative planning

About Jean

Jean Elliott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 28 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. Jean aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and straightforward.

She meets each person where they are and builds practical plans together. Sessions often center on improving self-esteem, communication, and coping with life transitions. Jean also supports people facing workplace stress, mood challenges, and issues related to substance use.

Her work blends several therapeutic approaches to match a client's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used when past events continue to cause distress. Jungian Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy add depth and short-term goal work when those styles fit.

Jean emphasizes simple, concrete tools clients can use between sessions. She helps people practice better boundaries, clearer communication, and steady routines that reduce overwhelm. Progress is treated as a series of small steps rather than a single event.

People who want a collaborative therapist who listens and adapts tend to do well with her style. She encourages active participation and checks in about goals as therapy progresses. To start, clients answer a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Jean’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Jean commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. EMDR helps people process distressing memories that continue to affect daily life, often easing intense reactions to past events.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jean discusses goals, symptoms, and personal preferences before suggesting a path forward. She adapts methods as needed, combining short-term solution-focused steps with deeper work when appropriate.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing brief check-ins during a lunch break, or offering an option that doesn’t require being on camera. Licensed professionals typically work with clients to find a session rhythm that fits daily routines and treatment goals.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jean commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and addictions, plus related issues such as guilt, shame, and communication problems.

What is her general therapy style?

Jean uses a compassionate, client-centered approach that focuses on practical steps and clearer communication. She collaborates with people to set goals and practices between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 28 years of experience as a therapist working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Jean?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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