LPCC, 12 years of experience
Hello, Hola! I am Elisa Sarmento, MA, LADC, LPCC, based out of Bloomington, MN, fully licensed and working through telehealth in both Minnesota and Florida, practicing for over 10 years. I provide both bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapy, life coaching services and am particularly passionate about working with the specific challenges faced by individuals (teens and adults) living in fear and addiction.
I will be your personal GPS; you are the driver, and I will be just your guide through this journey. In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Having worked with young professionals for the past 10 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
I provide both bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapy, life coaching services and am particularly passionate about working with the specific challenges faced by individuals living in fear and addiction. My goal as a therapist specializing in mental health and substance abuse is to create a supportive environment in which my clients, adolescents, couples and adults, can explore their emotional needs, learn daily coping skills and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity.
Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CT-SP) is an evidence-based, manualized cognitive-behavioral treatment for adults with suicidal ideation and behaviors. One of the most effective therapeutic methods I've used throughout my clinical work in the mental health field.
CBT is a type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression. One of the most effective therapeutic methods I've used throughout my clinical work in the mental health field.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a structured program of psychotherapy with a strong educational component designed to provide skills for managing intense emotions and negotiating social relationships. Originally developed to curb the self-destructive impulses of chronic suicidal patients, it is also the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, and a growing array of psychiatric conditions. It consists of group instruction and individual therapy sessions, both conducted weekly for six months to a year. One of the most effective therapeutic methods I've used throughout my clinical work in the mental health field.
Couples counseling, also known as marriage counseling, is a type of counseling for intimate partners. It addresses conflicts between the partners, is often short-term, and focuses on specific problems.1 Other goals of couples counseling is improving communication and interactions and strengthening relationships.
Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach designed to help people find the motivation to make a positive behavior change. This client-centered approach is particularly effective for people who have mixed feelings about changing their behavior.
6 ratings with written reviews
July 28, 2025
Within the first 10 minutes of our first meeting, Elisa gave some revolutionary advice that will support our work immensely moving forward. We can't wait for our next meeting with her. In addition, the fact that she is able to effortlessly switch between Spanish to English was amazing and enabled us both to articulate our thoughts in our first languages!
May 28, 2025
She listens to me she cares about my well-being. She’s actually there for me. I appreciate everything that she allows me to talk about. It helps relieve a lot of the pressure in my brain and in my mind what’s going on with my life? I really do appreciate my psychiatrist she is really caring individual. That is truly there for me. Thank you so much for everything that you do for me.
May 22, 2025
I was really nervous but she reassured me and just listened and that was really great. I love how she said she is cool and told me just to talk. I’ll be working on my assignment and try to get through life is hard but she makes it easier