Elena Cela, PsyD, LPC

Elena received her doctoral degree from Springfield College in 2022. She completed her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Bridgeport in 2015. Her professional background reflects a strong commitment to helping clients of all ages, identities, and life stages feel supported and understood.

Elena has extensive experience working with diverse populations in various mental health and wellness settings. Her background includes roles at community organizations, university counseling centers, wellness programs, and group therapy environments. She has provided individualized support, worked with college students, and facilitated groups focused on cognitive-behavioral therapy and body image concerns.

Elena has experience treating a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, body-image concerns, self-esteem, eating disorders, interpersonal challenges, behavioral issues, life transitions, and specializes in working with clients with ADHD. She supports clients in exploring the thoughts, emotions, patterns, and experiences that may be affecting their well-being while helping them build practical tools for growth and healing.

Elena’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and highly client-centered, creating a safe and welcoming space for each individual. She believes that effective therapy should be tailored to the unique needs, strengths, goals, and life circumstances of each client. Elena works closely with clients to adapt treatment strategies that resonate with their personal experiences, fostering a sense of trust and empowerment.

Drawing from a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, including client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy, Elena helps clients gain a deeper understanding of the intricate connections among their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and life experiences. She guides clients in identifying practical, actionable steps they can take toward positive change.

Her approach is also strongly strength-based, emphasizing the recognition and utilization of internal resources and external supports. Elena assists clients in acknowledging their existing strengths while simultaneously developing new skills to navigate challenges more effectively.

Clients working with Elena can expect a supportive and empowering environment where they are encouraged to explore difficult experiences, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and work steadily toward their personal, professional, and therapeutic goals. Her compassionate and holistic style fosters growth, resilience, and meaningful change.