Elsie Pulupuna, LCSW

Licensed in Utah · 4 years in practice

Elsie Pulupuna uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 12288160-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1851999619 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Elsie

Elsie Pulupuna uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. She offers a calm, listening presence that helps clients name what feels hard and decide what to change. Elsie is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Utah and brings four years of clinical experience to sessions.

She focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. That might mean noticing patterns in relationships, testing a new way to speak up, or developing small routines to ease panic and low mood.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a steady pace set by the client, with space for reflection and real-world practice. Elsie pays attention to how attachment and communication shape everyday life. She helps clients spot control issues, guilt, shame, and isolation that keep them stuck.

Work often centers on healthier ways to relate to others and to oneself, and on building more self-compassion over time. For people recovering from trauma or living with panic and mood disorders, she aims to reduce overwhelm through steady, person-focused dialogue. Conversations include checking immediate needs, breaking problems into smaller parts, and choosing small experiments to try between sessions.

Elsie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules. She guides clients through the first steps and stays practical about how therapy can fit into daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Elsie names

Client-Centered Therapy

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Online support

Client-centered care online and how it helps

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can better understand their feelings and decide what changes to try; this approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship patterns.

In sessions that address trauma, the work often starts with building safety and steadying emotions. The therapist helps break problems into manageable steps, such as noticing triggers, practicing grounding techniques, and planning small behavior changes to reduce panic or overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit the client's needs, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to choose methods and pace that feel doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping ideas, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the work focused and practical.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Elsie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression, plus related issues like panic, social anxiety, and mood disorders.

What is her approach in sessions?

Elsie uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and responding to each person's needs so they can find their own solutions and build confidence.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with people on relationship patterns, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation.

Where is she licensed and based?

Elsie practices in Utah and holds the credential UT LCSW as a licensed clinical social worker.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I start therapy with her?

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