all about Elise
Elise believes meaningful change is deeply personal, and therapy should reflect each person’s unique needs, values, and lived experience. She offers a space to step away from the noise of daily life, explore what lies beneath recurring patterns, and develop a
deeper connection with yourself. Her work is grounded in the belief that feeling seen, understood, and supported can help people build self-trust and move toward a life that
feels more authentic and fulfilling. Many of Elise’s clients are thoughtful, high-achieving individuals who appear to have
everything together while internally navigating overthinking, self-doubt, perfectionism, or pressure to always be doing more. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and difficulty
finding balance in demanding lives. Together, they explore how these experiences affect their relationships, daily functioning, and sense of self. Elise takes a holistic approach that honors the connection between mind, body, and soul, recognizing that emotional distress can appear in thoughts, physical sensations, behaviors, and feelings of disconnection. Whether clients are seeking relief, greater
self-understanding, or a new way of responding to familiar struggles, she meets them where they are with compassion, curiosity, and thoughtful guidance.
Areas of exploration with clients: Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, perfectionism, self-esteem, relationship
concerns, work-life balance, and the pressures of achievement.
Modalities used: Person-centered and relational therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic principles, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, trauma-informed therapy, somatic-based practices, and mindfulness.
how she works
Elise’s approach is relational, integrative, and person-centered. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership, honoring clients’ knowledge of their own lives while offering insight, strategies, and tools to support change. She creates a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can show up as they are and explore their experiences without pressure to move faster than feels manageable. Her work draws from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic principles, and IFS-informed parts
work, alongside mindfulness and somatic-based practices. Sessions may include exploring beliefs and relational patterns, understanding the protective roles of different inner parts, or noticing how emotions and stress are experienced in the body. This holistic perspective supports emotional insight, nervous system regulation, and a more
embodied connection to oneself. Elise believes therapy is never one-size-fits-all. She shapes the process with each client, adapting the balance of reflection, practical skills, and experiential work to their
needs and preferences. Together, they work toward responding to challenges with greater flexibility, strengthening self-trust, and making meaningful changes that align with the client’s values.
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