Elena works with preteens (10+), teens, and adults; and both individuals and couples/multiples. They work under the supervision of Rebekah Lubeck, LCSW.
Hours: Elena sees clients exclusively via telehealth:
Monday through Thurs., 10am – 2pm
Wednesday & Thurs. 4 – 7pm
Friday 10am – 2:30pm
Do you notice how exhausting it is to keep explaining yourself – your identities, your pain, your needs – only to still feel misunderstood or dismissed?
Have you felt worn down by systems that weren’t built for you, carrying trauma layered with oppression, medical harm, or being told you’re “too complex” for support?
What would it be like to wake up feeling seen, heard, validated, and empowered – able to breathe a little easier and trust that you don’t have to face this alone?
Therapy with me:
Therapy with me is rooted in radical acceptance, compassion, and a deep respect for who you are and the intersections at which you live. I aim to meet you exactly where you are – not where someone else thinks you should be—and work collaboratively to help you create meaningful, sustainable change.
You already carry the potential you need inside of you. My role is not to tell you what’s best, but to act as a guide: offering tools, validation, ideas, and language for experiences that may have gone unspoken or unseen.
Together, we’ll identify your strengths, gently unravel internalized and self-deprecating beliefs, and build pathways toward relief in the short term and empowerment in the long term. Let’s create space in your life so you can breathe easier.
I work with clients who may identify as:
- Queer, femme, non-binary, trans, and LGBTQIA+ individuals
- Latine and Indigenous people and those with intersecting marginalized identities
- Neurodivergent and disabled individuals
- People who have struggled to find the “right” therapist
- Folks who are underserved, underrepresented, or have experienced harm within medical or mental health systems
- Individuals who may need access to additional resources or light case management support
My clients are often those who have been dismissed, misunderstood, or refused care due to complexity—and who are seeking genuine partnership.
Clients can find support with:
- Complex trauma, PTSD, and cPTSD
- Medical and mental health system trauma
- Chronic pain and chronic illness
- Neurodivergence (autism, ADHD)
- Dissociation, psychosis, and complex diagnoses
- Suicidal ideation and self-harm
- Addiction and harm reduction
- Oppression, marginalization, and identity-based trauma
- Complex family dynamics, isolation, and lack of resources
I support Health at Every Size, sex positivity, kink lifestyles, monogamy and non-monogamy, sex work, and all types of family structures.
My approaches include:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) / Parts Work
- Brainspotting
- Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Somatic therapies
- Family systems and systems theory
- Anti-oppressive and feminist modalities
- Motivational Interviewing
- Art therapy and creative interventions
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Choice theory, behavioral therapy, harm reduction, and client-centered care
I integrate approaches based on your needs, preferences, and goals—always centering consent, collaboration, and flexibility.
Professional background
I received my Master of Social Work from Chamberlain University. In my roles as Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM), and state-certified Domestic Violence Advocate, I bring over six years of person-to-person support experience, including crisis response and direct action work in the face of systemic oppression. I’ve been an active member of the community doing mutual aid and learning from those of different backgrounds.
My intersecting identities as a queer, femme, non-binary, Latine person with Indigenous roots, a neurodivergent and disabled single parent inform my work deeply. I have an intricate understanding of generational, relational, systemic, and attachment trauma. Serving those who are marginalized and underserved is not just my profession—it is my life’s mission.
About me
Most people would describe me as grounded, funny, driven, and deeply empathetic. On many days, I’m best described as a trash panda who feels everything all the time.
Before entering grad school, I ran my own jewelry business for over a decade and once worked as a go-go dancer for a goth night. I live in a small “zoo” that I affectionately call my oasis – filled with aquatic animals, non-aquatic animals, and more houseplants than is probably reasonable. Caring for my plants and animals, crafting, painting furniture, exploring new shops and restaurants, and meeting friends for coffee bring me joy.
Even though I work via telehealth, I’ve intentionally created a home office that feels warm, comfortable, and inviting – a space where you can feel my full presence and investment in what you’re sharing. My energy feels like orange: grounded, warm, and quietly bright.
Your whole self is welcome here.
Are we a fit?
Please complete our New Client Inquiry Form to help us better understand your needs. A member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to follow up.