As a mental health therapist, my passion is to help clients find peace and purpose in their lives. Whether a client is struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, grief, identity formation or other emotional and/or mental health concerns, my goal is to come along side them. We will work together to help the client identify their strengths and build upon those. Additionally, identifying coping skills for each client is a goal of therapy that works towards helping clients find their peace and purpose. This is typically done through Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with a strengths-based approach in my work with clients. I have worked with clients of all ages through my time as a mental health therapist. As an adoptee, adoptive parent and former foster parent, I specialize in working with families formed through foster care and/or adoption and with individuals who are a part of the adoption triad.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, I will work to get to know my client and understand what brings them to treatment. The first session involves me asking a lot of questions to help identify a client's strengths and struggles. In our first session, clients can expect to get a good feel for who I am and how I work as a therapist. I firmly believe that not every therapist is the right fit for every client. Our first session should give clients the information they need in order to determine whether or not I will be a good fit as a therapist for them.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As a provider, I focus on the strengths of my clients in order to work towards change. I feel that my ability to present an alternative perspective, to reframe negative thoughts and to encourage clients to rely on their own strengths rather than focusing on negatives is helpful. Additionally, I believe that humor is a great tool, as well as being firmly rooted in logic.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I enjoy working with adoptees and/or adoptive/foster parents as I have extensive personal and professional experience is these areas. I enjoy helping people figure out attachment struggles and how these impact relationships. I enjoy helping people to figure out what motivates certain behaviors, as well. Understanding goes a long way in finding resolution.

About Elysabeth Meehan