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Elena Parsons, LMHC

Experienced LMHC for chronic illness support
  • Cancer and chronic illness
  • Client-centered and CBT
  • Online and phone sessions

About Elena Parsons

Elena Parsons is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 35 years of experience helping people navigate complex life challenges. She blends long-standing clinical experience with a compassionate, individualized approach, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s distinct needs and circumstances.

Her practice includes work with addictions, mental illness, couples and family therapy, chronic illness, grief and loss, coping with life changes, and related concerns. A particular focus on chronic illness and cancer stems from personal family experience, which informs her sensitivity to the emotional and practical stressors that accompany serious diagnoses.

In addition to traditional counseling techniques, she is certified as an Interactive Guided Imagery Practitioner - a method that helps clients draw on their own inner resources through guided visualization to support problem solving and healing. Elena emphasizes supportive listening, practical strategies to reduce anxiety and stress, and providing helpful referral information when additional services are needed.

She recognizes that facing a life-altering diagnosis or other major challenges can feel overwhelming, and she encourages people not to shoulder that burden alone. Elena acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and affirms the importance of taking that first step toward support and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elena Parsons have?

Elena Parsons has 35 years of experience.

Is Elena Parsons a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH3516.

In which languages does Elena Parsons provide therapy?

Elena Parsons provides therapy in English.

Where is Elena Parsons located?

Elena Parsons is located in Florida.

How can I work with Elena Parsons as my therapist?

You can work with Elena Parsons through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elena Parsons work with international clients?

Elena Parsons does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elena Parsons cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s own experience, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where a person’s values and choices guide the work; it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring life changes, and strengthening coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical strategies and structured exercises - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elena Parsons works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and pacing so the plan aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it simpler to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical treatments and allow ongoing support from licensed professionals and therapists without requiring travel.

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