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I'm Elise Froistad, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have more than 25 years of experience and have heard a lot and helped countless people make the changes they want. Your struggles, whether with yourself, relationships or work, have a solution. Relationships, even with yourself, often contribute to many of our life's struggles. In our work together, I'll help you figure out what's not working and help you decide how to move forward toward more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others. I imagine you've experienced the following: Feeling pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in. Personal and/or work relationships that are more difficult than you would hope. You doubt yourself, your worth and often feel like "I'm not enough." Your life just not working in some way and you've tried other things to change, but nothing seems to help. We all have a story, a narrative that we live out daily. Very likely that story is not true, but it's what you know. Things can get better. You can make changes and live a different story, see yourself as you truly are and enjoy life and relationships in ways you had not thought possible. I'll help you figure out what's not working and help you figure out your way forward. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!
The first session is typically an opportunity for me to get to know more about you-your background and any pertinent information that will be helpful in our work together. We'll establish goals based on what you want to accomplish and discuss ways that we'll work together to achieve your goals.
I have the ability to listen, to hear what you're saying, not just the words, but the intent (even if you're not sure of the intent) and help you gain greater understanding of yourself, your feelings, and your wants and needs. We will work together to figure out what's not working, the barriers, and then develop a plan to help you make the changes you want for your life and relationships. By getting to know you and your history, I can help you make sense of your life and what changes would be helpful to make and then will work with you to make those changes. Many of our emotional struggles result from our relational experiences. We'll look at those and figure out what is needed in order to have more satisfying relationships, with yourself and others, which can lead to more fulfillment in life.
I work with adolescents and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self esteem/self worth issues...people who are stuck in someway and struggle to live the life they would like to live.
Psychodynamic
I use a modality that is more like an open-ended, conversation that you drive, where you explore feelings, thoughts, and past experiences to understand their influence on your current life. Instead of direct advice or worksheets, I will provide a safe space to speak freely, listen attentively, and will offer interpretations to help you gain self-awareness, recognize the ways that you deal with emotions, and identify patterns linking past and present events. The goal is to foster deeper insight, emotional flexibility, and long-term change through a collaborative process of self-discovery and long-term change helping you gain more control of your life, not simply learn techniques, though that can be a part of our work together. I've been using this modality for over 25 years and have seen my clients gain confidence, self compassion, have more fulfilling relationships, and live and love more intentionally...and just feel better.
Christian Counseling
I do also do Christian/faith-based counseling as many people have faith systems that influence their daily lives so I want people to know that they can bring those beliefs into session if they choose.
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May 8, 2025
Elsie is a very solution-oriented provider. She challenged preconceived notions and provided thought-provoking answers to every day issues