Immediate openings as of 11/1; virtual only. Hi, I'm Elise! I enjoy working with 1) young adults & teens entering/surviving the adulting world 2) stressed out men & women- I connect well with both 3) those with painful childhood experiences- adult adoptees welcome 4) those with chronic pain/illness. As a person who has both personal & professional experience with chronic pain/illness, my work is what gets me out of bed in the morning! My approach? I am supportive & a little spunky, but also gently challenge you so that you can reach your goals. Christian counseling available upon request.
You might find me introducing distress tolerance skills (DBT), help you observe thoughts, feelings and behaviors (CBT), connect the dots from past experiences to current relationships (attachment theory), & explore the different parts of yourself that pop up when triggered (IFS). I previously owned my own art studio, so I am happy to incorporate art.
According to Elise, “Art has the power to transform and heal, and yet so too does communication with a highly empathetic and trained individual, especially when it comes to trauma. By combining various theoretical perspectives, I am able to connect with clients and meet them where they are, so we can work together to get to where they want to go.”