Therapist profile
Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera, LCSW
Georgia
Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera, LCSW - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW5835; LCSW, Georgia / CSW007710; LCSW, Tennessee / 9267
- NPI1407883069
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- EMDR therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Elena
Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera is an LCSW with 23 years of clinical experience based in Georgia. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and related life changes. Sessions may address compassion fatigue and first responder stress as well as LGBT and sexuality concerns. She speaks English and Spanish.
Elena uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage strong emotions and get unstuck. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and build a collaborative plan. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - and trauma-focused techniques when past events are affecting everyday life. Narrative and solution-focused methods are part of her toolbox for reshaping stories and finding manageable next steps.
In a typical session she helps people name what’s happening, try out small changes, and track what works. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, or end-of-life concerns. Work with career stress, midlife shifts, and life-purpose questions is part of the practice.
Her background includes long clinical experience and coaching work that inform practical strategies for change. She has experience supporting healthcare workers and first responders with burnout and post-traumatic stress concerns. Her bilingual ability lets her offer counseling in English and Spanish.
To begin, use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Felipe-Valera commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus sessions on the person’s goals and present concerns; this approach centers listening, reflection, and practical next steps. EMDR is offered as a trauma-focused method to process memories that continue to drive upsetting feelings, and it is used when past events are linked to current anger or anxiety. Finding the best approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether short solution-focused steps, narrative work to reframe stories, or trauma-focused processing is most helpful. That decision is guided by the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than a fixed plan. Session logistics should fit everyday life. The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can schedule therapy around work, take shorter check-ins on busy days, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt EMDR and client-centered conversations to remote settings, and the therapist will discuss which methods make sense for each person during the first meetings.Areas of focus
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns are addressed?
She works with adults on snapping, built-up resentment, and anger tied to stress, relationships, or trauma.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She practices in a practical, collaborative way using listening, short-term strategies, and trauma-informed methods where needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and Florida and is based in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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