- Down-to-earth style
- Adults 18 and older
- Practical coping skills
About Elle
Elle Schwan Avery is a licensed professional counselor with 23 years of experience. She presents herself as a guide who helps people navigate difficult emotions and life changes. Her manner is down-to-earth and easy to talk to, and she aims to make sessions free of judgment and intimidation.
She works with adults age eighteen and older on a wide range of concerns. These include anxiety and panic, depression, bipolar disorder, attention challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and relationship struggles. She also supports people facing issues like caregiver stress, blended family problems, commitment and communication struggles, and feelings of emptiness or shame.
Her practice takes a generalist approach and combines techniques to suit each person. In sessions she partners with people to set goals and plan steps toward healthier emotional functioning. The focus is practical - understanding patterns, learning coping skills, and trying new ways of handling stress and triggers.
Outside of counseling she brings creativity and a flexible mindset to her work. She enjoys yoga and making custom beaded jewelry, activities that inform a calm, patient presence in sessions. She aims to respond to inquiries within 48 hours and asks people to indicate whether they prefer phone, email, or text contact.
She is based in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills. Cognitive approaches help people spot patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety and panic and teach tools to test and shift those thoughts. Skill-based methods teach breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies that reduce intense physical symptoms and improve day-to-day coping.Some therapists also use trauma-informed techniques to help people process distressing memories and reduce dissociation or avoidance. These methods move at a person’s pace and combine safety, stabilization, and gradual exposure to feared situations when appropriate.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means checking in about what feels useful and changing course when needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life because sessions often save commute time and can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Some people prefer fewer in-person logistics while others choose shorter check-ins by phone when they have limited bandwidth. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the intake questionnaire.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elle commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety including panic, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and nonjudgmental. She works in partnership with people to set goals and practice skills that fit real life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She holds the LPC credential, licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she is based in Pennsylvania.
In what languages can someone work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.