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Elena Flores

Elena Flores, LCSW

LCSW focused on stress and trauma

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Profile details for Elena Flores
CredentialsLCSW
LicenseLCSW, Arizona / LCSW-23790
NPI1124627179
Experience9 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
LocationArizona

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • English and Spanish

About Elena

Elena Flores, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), holds an Arizona LCSW and has nine years of practice experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Flores helps people address difficult self-talk, improve communication, and manage symptoms that interfere with daily life.

Flores uses a whole-person approach and provides culturally aware care in both English and Spanish. She pays attention to attachment concerns and isolation, and she supports people dealing with abandonment, postpartum and perinatal concerns, and panic symptoms. Sessions begin with measurable, achievable goals so progress can be tracked over time.

Her practice focuses on concrete changes in thinking and behavior. She listens for what's getting in the way and works with clients to practice new ways of responding. Communication problems, guilt and shame, and personality-related difficulties are addressed through regular skills work and problem-solving.

Flores treats the effects of major life changes and helps people regain stability after stressful events. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Progress is reviewed regularly and treatment plans are adjusted based on client feedback.

People can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes goal setting and measurable steps. Flores aims to make sessions practical, with clear strategies to use between meetings. Her bilingual ability supports Spanish-speaking clients who prefer to work in that language.

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How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Elena Flores draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative responses; this helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by teaching concrete coping skills. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relational patterns to address abandonment, communication problems, and loneliness; this helps people notice recurring interaction habits and try new ways of relating.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify goals and then selects strategies that match those goals and preferences. Treatment plans are reviewed and adjusted together as progress is tracked.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to support regular skill practice between meetings.

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Areas of expertise

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Arizona

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, and postpartum concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a whole-person, evidence-informed approach that emphasizes goal setting and practical skills. Therapy is collaborative and adjusted based on client feedback.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience delivering mental health care. That experience includes work with panic symptoms, personality concerns, and social anxiety.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds an Arizona LCSW and practices in Arizona. The licence is listed as LCSW in Arizona.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are supported.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the clients chosen plan and location.

How do I get started with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the initial matching and scheduling steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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