Elle Schwan AveryLPC

Elle Schwan Avery is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience. She frames her role as a guide who walks alongside people as they sort through strong emotions and life changes. Her manner is down-to-earth and easy to talk to, aiming to make sessions feel calm and nonjudgmental.

She works with adults ages eighteen and older on a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Elle also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, and problems that grow out of family of origin or blended family situations.

Her practice is generalist and flexible. She blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match each person’s situation instead of using one fixed method. That means sessions usually focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and ways to cope with painful memories and intense moods.

Elle describes therapy as a partnership. Together she and the person set goals and try approaches that fit their life and preferences. She values creative thinking and brings a calm, steady presence to the work.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys yoga and making custom beaded jewelry. She responds to inquiries within 48 hours and asks people to note whether they prefer phone, email, or text contact.

Therapeutic approaches and how online work can help

Elle describes her practice as an eclectic use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, tailoring methods to each person's needs. One common approach focuses on skills for managing strong emotions and day-to-day stressors, teaching practical coping strategies and ways to reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns, helping people notice interaction habits and practice clearer expression and listening.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elle works with the person to set goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust the plan as progress is made. She emphasizes partnership and creative problem solving rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue therapy while juggling parenting, work, or health needs. Ask about the available session formats when you reach out so you can pick what fits your routine.