- CBT
- EMDR
- Solution focused
About Jean
Jean Elliott is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in South Carolina with 28 years of clinical work. She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, and low self-esteem. Jean commonly supports people navigating life transitions and early adult pressures such as career decisions and relationship strain.
Her sessions aim to be practical and clear. She works with clients on communication problems, control issues, and co-morbidity of mood and substance concerns. Jean uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, EMDR, Jungian work, and solution-focused techniques to address recurring patterns and immediate problems.
Jean helps people break down overwhelming issues into manageable steps. That can mean learning different ways to respond to anxiety, practicing new communication habits, or setting boundaries around family and caregiver stress. She also assists with guilt, shame, and grief that often follow traumatic events.
In session she balances exploring personal history with short-term goals. Sometimes the work looks at deeper meaning and life purpose; other times it focuses on concrete coping tools for stress or cravings. She also supports people dealing with postpartum depression and the emotional fallout of abandonment and codependency.
Clients can expect a mix of practical skill building and reflective work on long-standing patterns. Jean asks questions, offers structured exercises, and helps people test new behaviors between sessions. Her aim is to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.
Approaches used online and what they do
Jean uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in ways that translate well to an online setting. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new actions; it helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by giving concrete practices to try between sessions. EMDR involves structured processing of traumatic memories using guided attention and bilateral stimulation; it can reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms and intrusive memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jean will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made so that sessions stay aligned with what the client needs and wants.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a study schedule, a workday, or caregiving responsibilities. Some formats are better for short check-ins and others for longer processing; Jean helps match session length and style to practical life demands rather than assuming one size fits all.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, and self-esteem concerns along with related problems like communication struggles and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines practical skill-building with deeper exploration using approaches such as CBT, EMDR, Jungian ideas, and solution-focused work to address both immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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