- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Adult clients 18+
About Elle
Elle Schwan Avery is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Her practice also includes work around ADHD, grief, parenting strain, and LGBT-related concerns.
She describes her role as a guide who partners with clients to sort through emotions and behaviors. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on practical next steps rather than clinical language. People often look to her for help with communication problems, commitment or control issues, and coping with life changes.
Her approach is eclectic, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match what each person needs. She works with adults eighteen years and older and adapts methods to address attachment issues, abandonment, family of origin problems, and blended family dynamics. She also supports people dealing with dissociation, guilt and shame, and fatherhood or caregiver stress.
Outside of her professional life she spends time doing creative activities like jewelry making and yoga. The LPC credential stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Prospective clients are asked to indicate whether they prefer contact by phone, email, or text when reaching out.
To begin, readers can follow the service steps to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Elle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to practical, conversational work. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This can help with social anxiety, panic, and everyday stressors.She also draws on emotion-focused methods that help people name and make sense of strong feelings. These approaches are useful for relationship problems, grief, and issues like guilt, shame, or abandonment. When dissociation or trauma symptoms are present, pacing and grounding techniques are used so work proceeds in manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elle will discuss different methods and tailor the work to a client’s goals, comfort, and preferences rather than following a single plan. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions can be adjusted as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help maintain consistent progress while matching the way people live their daily lives.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and conversational. She partners with clients to set direction and focus on practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current online and in-person session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session following the platform prompts.