- Compassionate listener
- Skills focused
- Identity affirming
About Elli
Elli Billingsley is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University. Elli takes a warm, empathetic approach and centers sessions on each person’s needs.
Her style is calm and nonjudgmental. She focuses on building a trusting relationship so clients can talk about what matters most to them. Many people come to her for help with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and questions about identity.
Elli blends client-centered work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques when useful. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness skills to help people manage strong emotions and increase moment-to-moment awareness.
The biography notes she includes play methods and trauma-focused CBT strategies when working with children. She works with adults as well and aims to tailor each session to the person in front of her. Sessions emphasize practical skills and small steps toward goals.
Her background includes training through Oklahoma State University and three years of clinical experience as an LPC. Elli aims to help people feel supported while they sort through big life changes, relationship strain, grief, work stress, or identity concerns. She encourages a collaborative, goal-focused process.
Her style is calm and nonjudgmental. She focuses on building a trusting relationship so clients can talk about what matters most to them. Many people come to her for help with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and questions about identity.
Elli blends client-centered work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques when useful. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness skills to help people manage strong emotions and increase moment-to-moment awareness.
The biography notes she includes play methods and trauma-focused CBT strategies when working with children. She works with adults as well and aims to tailor each session to the person in front of her. Sessions emphasize practical skills and small steps toward goals.
Her background includes training through Oklahoma State University and three years of clinical experience as an LPC. Elli aims to help people feel supported while they sort through big life changes, relationship strain, grief, work stress, or identity concerns. She encourages a collaborative, goal-focused process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT often helps with anxiety, stress, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete techniques to reduce worry and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness-based elements teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elli will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. That lets sessions stay flexible and practical, and it keeps the client involved in deciding what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and let people use brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow practicing skills in everyday settings and keeping progress between visits. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, can help tailor timing and structure so therapy fits into daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Elli help with?
Elli works with people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and identity questions. The profile also lists areas like relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and body image.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a warm, empathetic, client-centered approach and focuses on building trust. Sessions typically mix practical skills with reflective conversation.
What is her clinical background?
She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University, and three years of experience as an LPC.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma and works from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Elli?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.