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Elsie Pulupuna

Elsie Pulupuna, LCSW

Therapist in Utah

Therapist who centers personal growth

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4 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered focus
  • Self esteem support
  • Practical coping skills

About Elsie

Elsie Pulupuna, LCSW, centers her practice on Client-Centered Therapy to help people rebuild confidence and feel more capable in daily life. She focuses on practical, respectful conversations that make room for the person's own goals. Elsie emphasizes improving how people relate to themselves and others as a way to ease stress and low mood.

She sees stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and issues around self esteem. Sessions look at how past coping patterns still affect choices today. The work often involves noticing patterns, naming difficult feelings, and trying small changes between sessions.

Elsie draws on four years of clinical experience in Utah. Her style is warm and steady, with attention to what each person brings to the room. She aims to help people feel more empowered and steady as they work toward clearer goals.

Typical topics include attachment concerns, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. Elsie helps people build internal strengths and greater self-love while addressing these struggles in manageable steps.

Getting started involves choosing to begin and taking small, concrete steps. She asks questions so sessions match the person's pace and priorities. The aim is practical progress people can use outside therapy as they make changes that matter to them.

Client-Centered Care Online and What It Means

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathy, honest feedback, and a steady presence so people can name what matters most to them. This approach can help with anxiety, low self esteem, mood struggles, and feelings tied to past hurt.

The work is collaborative. The therapist and client decide together what to try and when to adjust the plan. That might mean practicing new ways of communicating, testing small changes between sessions, or spending time rebuilding self-compassion. The process is paced to the person's comfort and goals.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time, and let people choose quieter or more convenient surroundings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief touch-base is needed or video conversations when more face-to-face time is helpful. Licensed professionals will discuss which format best matches a person's needs and daily schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with most often?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and low self esteem. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and loneliness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses Client-Centered Therapy, emphasizing listening, respect, and a collaborative pace. The approach centers the person's goals and experience rather than imposing a plan.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working in clinical settings in Utah. That time has included addressing mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and relationship patterns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Utah. The profile lists Utah as her location.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in starting therapy?

Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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