Elli Billingsley , LPC

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 brings three years of counseling experience and a calm, empathetic presence to sessions.

Her style is warm and client-centered. Sessions focus on listening first, then choosing practical steps together. She aims to make people feel heard and respected while they talk through concerns.

Elli blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - with client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral strategies. She uses mindfulness and dialectical skills when helpful. Her approach is adapted to each person's goals and priorities.

She has a broad interest in stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. The profile notes a focus on LGBT concerns and on parenting and children's mental health among other topics. This background shapes how she frames support and plans next steps.

Elli offers teletherapy in several formats to fit different needs. She works with adults and with children starting at age 5, tailoring activities and techniques for developmental level. Her sessions emphasize clear goals, practical tools, and steady support as people navigate change.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns, which is helpful for depression, anxiety, and some trauma-related symptoms. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, offering empathy and reflective listening so clients can identify their own solutions and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful in sessions.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skills practice, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.