Elena Gonzalez LSW

Accepting Clients

A compassionate, trauma‑informed therapist helping you navigate life transitions, rebuild stability, and reconnect with your sense of self.

Social Worker in ,
Supervised by Ciara Ward, LCSW

Services

About My Clients

I work with clients navigating major life transitions—loss, trauma, relationship changes, identity shifts, or emotional patterns shaped by the past. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My clients are reflective, open to self‑exploration, and ready to understand themselves more deeply, even when the process feels unfamiliar or challenging.

My Background and Approach

My work is grounded in trauma‑informed, evidence‑based care, integrating psychodynamic, cognitive‑behavioral, and holistic approaches. I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I take time to build a strong therapeutic relationship, develop goals together, and adjust our work as you grow. I consider the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape your experiences and strive to create a space where you feel genuinely heard and supported. My goal is to walk alongside you as you explore your inner world, build insight, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change at a pace that feels right for you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Addiction Counseling
  • Family Systems
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Schema Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Addiction Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Women's Issues

Other Issues

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LSW, State of Illinois · #150.116527
Supervision
Supervised by Ciara Ward, LCSW
Years in practice
-1 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Meridian
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • AmBetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English

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