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Elena M. Dooley

Outpatient Therapist Lake and Valley Family Therapy
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adoption, Behavioral Issues,
In network with Aetna, BCBS MN, Cigna Healthcare, HealthPartners, Lyra Health,

Introduction

When life feels overwhelming you might notice racing thoughts, tension, or surprising emotions. Whether struggling with anxiety, grief, relationship problems, or life transitions, therapy offers space to slow down and reconnect. You don't have to carry it alone. I work with children, teens, and adults using a warm, trauma-informed approach. I believe in healing through connection and the mind-body relationship, creating a space where you feel safe and supported. Together, we'll explore what's weighing on you, build coping tools, and work towards feeling more grounded and whole!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • People with Disabilities

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • Russian
  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Catholic

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Elena M. Dooley accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BCBS MN
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • HealthPartners
  • Lyra Health
  • Medicaid

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Session Cost $225

Locations

Lake & Valley Family Therapy
White Bear Lake, MN 55110-3041
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
  • Bachelor's Degree, Exercise Physiology, Health & Fitness - Luther College

Certifications

  • BLS & CPR & First Aid

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA)
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

FAQ

Is Elena M. Dooley accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Elena M. Dooley is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Elena M. Dooley also offers a free consultation.
Does Elena M. Dooley offer telehealth appointments? Elena M. Dooley does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Elena M. Dooley specialize in? Elena M. Dooley specializes in the following areas: Adoption, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
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