- Bilingual English Spanish
- Practical coping skills
- CBT and mindfulness
About Eleana
She takes a straightforward, human approach in sessions. Eleana helps people name what is happening, learn practical coping steps, and try small changes that add up. She uses clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help with emotional regulation and grounding during stressful moments. Eleana also addresses grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges using methods adapted to each person’s situation. She works with issues connected to abandonment, caregiving stress, codependency, and substance use.
Eleana aims to offer culturally aware support, especially for people navigating immigration, acculturation, or language-related stress. She frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s values guide the work. Sessions are practical and focused on day-to-day improvements.
People who choose Eleana often want an approachable clinician who speaks Spanish and understands immigration-related pressures. Her background and language skills help when cultural context matters to recovery and relationship health.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Eleana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach breaks concerns into concrete patterns and practical steps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation during stressful moments. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to build motivation for change by exploring values and small doable goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Eleana collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts tools over time and checks in regularly to make sure the plan feels useful and realistic.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and make scheduling across time zones simpler for international clients. Because the specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking to find the best match for your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, eating concerns, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes including ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is human and practical. She uses clear tools, supports small behavior changes, and blends motivational interviewing with mindfulness and CBT techniques.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, immigration and acculturation stress, addiction, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in California with licensure in Florida and California noted as FL LCSW and CA LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to support bilingual clients and those more comfortable in Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional limits or scheduling details when you begin the intake process.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.