Welcome to Care Therapy Online
Hi there! I’m Elle
I specialize in social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and high functioning depression. I primarily work with young women who are struggling with these challenges and are looking for help to manage them.
My therapy style is supportive, encouraging, and positive. I believe it’s important to build trust and connection with you while creating a safe space for you to share and heal.
We will work best with each other and you will gain the most from therapy with me if you open, willing to learn, and follow through with my recommendations that are specific to your needs and goals for therapy. I look forward to helping you.
With love,
Elle Lee
P.S. I know how important it is from personal experience to find a therapist who is aligned with you and your needs. That’s why I offer a complimentary 30 minute consultation call. You can conveniently book here.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety: I specialize various types of anxiety such as generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias.
You feel on edge, irritable, and have trouble concentrating and sleeping.You tend to worry about everything and overthink often when you’re in bed about. It’s difficult to manage negative thoughts, worries, and fears. You also feel anxiety in your body. anxiety affects your life and how you feel about yourself.
Depression: I specialize in high functioning depression.
you’re always in a low mood and can’t seem to shake it off. It’s tough to feel happy, and when you do, it doesn’t last long. You might feel tired all the time, even if you get enough sleep. You just can’t find the energy to do more than what’s necessary to get by. You usually feel bad about yourself, like you’re not good enough, and don’t deserve to be happy or liked by others. You try your best to keep up with school or work, or keep your house clean, but it feels like a monumental effort. You feel hopeless and can cry easily or often.
**Other challenges that arise from anxiety and depression-related conditions: low self-esteem, lack of motivation, self-doubt, people-pleasing, codependency, and passive/aggressive communication and poor boundaries.
KidneyFailure & Dialysis
Perhaps you’ve just been diagnosed or you’ve been dealing with kidney failure for a long time now. Dialysis is a lot to deal with emotionally, physically, and mentally. It’s a hard doing dialysis 3x a week and sitting in an uncomfortable chair for several hours. Kidney failure changes your life, diet, and schedule so it’s normal feel anxious, down, worried, and frustrated. You don’t have to deal with it alone and you certainly don’t have to stop living the life you want because of it. I help you discover new ways to cope, move forward, and live a meaningful life even while on coping with chronic kidney disease, dialysis, or waiting for a transplant.
Therapy Approach
My primary focus is on understanding you and what matters most to you. I customize my treatment methods to align with your unique requirements. The two approaches I practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These evidence-based treatments have demonstrated effectiveness in treating anxiety and depression conditions that I specialize in.
In our initial therapy session, we will go over key aspects of your life such as your physical and mental health history and additional information important to your care. This is crucial for developing a personalized treatment plan and, if needed, providing a diagnosis for you. Should it be necessary, I’m able to offer referrals to beneficial services such as holistic care or psychological testing. Throughout our time together, I will guide you through the process, ensuring that you are not navigating your care alone. Your involvement in your own care is important to me, and I will maintain open communication with you every step of the way.
Interesting Facts
about Me & Mental Health
1 The biggest factor in successful therapy is..
2 The leading cause of disability worldwide is..
3 Is online therapy effective?
4 The most common mental illness in the U.S. is..
5 what’s a fun goal I’m working on?..
I’ve been to 25 states. My goal is to visit every state within the next 2 years!
6 What AM I MOST proud of?..
All the hard work it took to become a mental health therapist so I can help women overcome anxiety and depression.
7 What am I currently up to?..
I’m living and traveling all over the U.S. on a converted school bus! As of Oct 2023, I’ve been traveling around Kentucy! It’s been a wild ride, literally.
8 I care about…
Normalizing mental health conditions and helping people receive treatment to take care of their mental health needs.
Academic Training
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology and Social Behavior (2014)
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Master of Social Work (MSW) Adult Mental Health and Wellness (2016)
CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Active License #94460 (2020)
