Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera , LCSW

Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera is a licensed clinical social worker and experienced psychotherapist who brings 23 years of practice to her work with adults facing trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She holds an LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and applies a holistic, strengths-based perspective that integrates psychotherapy and coaching to support meaningful change.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she draws on a range of evidence-informed methods including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, solution-focused therapy, and life coaching to help people process trauma, reduce distress, and move toward clearer goals. Her background includes work with healthcare workers and first responders dealing with compassion fatigue and post-traumatic stress, as well as support for issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and midlife concerns.

Based in Georgia, Dr. Felipe-Valera combines clinical training with practical coaching skills to help clients find their voice, regain a sense of balance, and pursue a life aligned with their values. She works with international clients and emphasizes a collaborative approach that tailors interventions to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Elena Felipe-Valera integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens carefully and helps each person explore their values and choices - this approach supports issues like life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. EMDR is a structured therapy that helps people process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing symptoms by guiding attention and bilateral stimulation; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related reactions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Dr. Felipe-Valera collaborates with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, personal history, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made so therapy remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy modalities include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals who can tailor support to individual needs.