Elanna Wilson-Guzman, LISW, LCSW
Practical, respectful support for parenting and stress
Book with Elanna- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LISW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Nevada, Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Elanna
Elanna Wilson-Guzman is a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio. She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and brings ten years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on practical support for people facing parenting challenges and related life stresses.
She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Relationship and intimacy questions are part of her regular work. She also supports those dealing with addictions, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She works with clients to set clear, manageable goals and talks through concrete steps for change.
Elanna has experience with complex family issues such as adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, abandonment, and divorce or separation. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness, and the emotional impact of serious medical concerns. People looking for help around parenting will find focus and practical suggestions in sessions.
She aims to make each meeting a place to sort priorities, practice new ways of communicating, and build routines that actually fit busy lives. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
What Elanna works with
Everything Elanna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Elanna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Evidence-based approaches for parenting and stress online
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach is structured problem-solving that breaks big parenting or relationship issues into small, manageable steps and helps clients try new behaviors at home. This approach suits people who want concrete tools and a clear plan.Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused work to help people name and process painful experiences like grief, trauma, or shame. That work aims to reduce intense emotional reactions and improve how someone responds in relationships and during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. Clients share feedback and the plan evolves together.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let the therapist and client use visual cues and do deeper conversations. Phone calls can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat or text can fit busy days and allow short, frequent check-ins between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and needs.
Questions people ask about Elanna
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief, parenting struggles, and related issues such as addiction, anger, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is down-to-earth and respectful. She focuses on practical steps, goal setting, and adapting the conversation to each person's needs.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience and experience addressing family conflict, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of chronic illness.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Ohio. The credentials listed are OH LISW and NV LCSW.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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