- Warm client-centered care
- ACT and CBT methods
- LGBTQIA+ affirming support
About Elli
Elli Billingsley is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University. Elli aims to make therapy feel approachable and human from the first session.
She uses a warm, empathetic, client-centered style that focuses on listening first. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Elli names building a strong therapeutic relationship as a key part of the work.
Her clinical approach combines client-centered methods with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and she also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies when helpful. She mentions integrating play-based techniques and trauma-focused CBT when working with children. This mix helps address symptoms like anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related concerns.
Elli has three years of professional experience and describes her practice as affirming for LGBTQIA+ people and those exploring identity. Her stated focus areas include a wide range of concerns such as codependency, grief, parenting, ADHD, and body image among others.
People looking to start therapy are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice hard thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It encourages clarifying personal values and taking steps that match those values, which can be useful for anxiety, codependency, and life changes.Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person in front of the therapist. The therapist offers empathic listening and responds to what the client brings, supporting self-directed insight and decision making. This approach helps with identity questions, self-esteem, and building trust in the therapeutic relationship.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elli will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may combine elements from different approaches and adjust over time as progress and priorities change.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by cutting out travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining momentum between appointments and for accessing consistent support when life gets hectic.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elli commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues including grief, codependency, eating concerns, and identity exploration for LGBTQ clients.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, with a focus on listening first and shaping sessions around each person’s goals.
What background and experience does she have?
Elli has three years of professional experience and holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Elli?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.