My name is Elena Gregorio and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I got my master’s degree in social work from West Chester University in 2012 and have been working with individuals and groups ever since, focusing on mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This was a second career for me; I started out with a music degree and teaching elementary schoolers. But as happens to most people, life threw some curve balls and it was time for a change.
Perhaps you’re at a curve ball stage yourself and you have come here looking for some support. I would welcome the opportunity to hear your story and see if we are a good fit to set some goals together and start working toward the type of positive changes you would like to see in your life. I am a patient, compassionate, and nonjudgmental person in all of my interactions. I believe in the importance of dignity for all, regardless of background or identity.
My style in therapy can be an eclectic one, as one approach does not necessarily fit everyone. I tend to draw from cognitive behavioral, narrative, and mindfulness-based therapies at first and then see if more experiential or varied approaches might work best for you. But we can discuss all of that in more detail, as well as any other questions you may have, as we get to know each other. Therapy does not have to be a scary, intimidating thing to get into! I look forward to hearing more from you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Guilt and shame, Jealousy, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LCSW CW020302
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Elena has helped me grow and learn so much about myself. I spoke with her weekly for a while and she listened intently to everything I needed to say. Elena always had something insightful to say and often helped me to unravel the mess of what was going on in my mind. I highly recommended her!
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Elena for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Excellent experience
Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with Elena for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Elena is great at listening and sorting through all the things going through my mind. She's compassionate, understanding and very attentive. I have found her support really helpful over the last year and would definitely recommend to a friend!
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Elena for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Elena is very easy to talk to and connect with, she's provided me with a lot of support and offered some great suggestions to reframe unhelpful thoughts and hold difficult experiences in a different way.
Written on Jul 25, 2020 after therapy with Elena for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Elena really listens to everything and keeps up with my current life events. She makes sure to check in regularly, and really has a lot of good advice and offers stories and other experiences as a point of reference, which I love.
Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with Elena for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Elena has been an amazing help for me in this strange time. Its so nice to have someone talk you through issues from the outside. Thanks so much for your continued help!
Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Elena for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues