Elena Parsons, LMHC

Elena Parsons is a licensed counselor with more than 35 years of experience helping people navigate the emotional and practical challenges that can follow a serious medical diagnosis or major life change. She focuses on supporting those facing chronic illness and cancer, and she draws on long experience with addictions, mental health concerns, couples and family therapy, grief, and adjustment to new circumstances. Elena approaches each person as an individual, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the specific needs, values, and goals of the person she is working with.

Elena is certified as an Interactive Guided Imagery SM Practitioner, a method that helps people access inner resources and creative problem solving through guided mental imagery. As a licensed mental health professional she helps clients manage the anxiety and stress that often accompany life-threatening or chronic health conditions, and she provides practical referrals and support when additional services are needed. Her personal connection to cancer within her family informs a deep understanding of the fears and uncertainties that can arise, and she combines empathy with practical tools to help people move forward.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward counseling can require courage, Elena aims to create a supportive, respectful environment where people feel heard and guided. Her long career reflects a commitment to tailored care that addresses emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of coping, helping clients develop strategies for resilience and healing.