New to Grow
My name is Elizabeth LaRose and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the field of mental health. I have worked with individuals throughout the lifespan, specializing in transitions and changes. My most recent work has involved working with the family, often mothers and latency aged/teenager children, to improve family and overall functioning. I primarily work with children, adolescents, transitional/college aged youth and parents, especially mothers. Many of the individuals I work with have experienced trauma in their lifetime and/or experience anxiety and overall stress.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During the first session, I like to explore what you are looking for in therapy and also discuss my approach. I do have intake questions I ask all clients to better understand, but I am open to meet you where you are ready to start.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have a very warm and strengths based approach, which strives to help you feel comfortable and safe. My job is to partner with and help guide individuals through their journey, not tell them what to do, but I will provide gentle nudges when appropriate. Balance is an important value in my work.
Attachment-based
I have strong background with the ARC framework and have utilized this for 5+ years. I use this to explore your attachment style and how this may impact your relationships, anxiety, etc.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have a strong focus of exploring how your thoughts and feelings impact your current functioning.
Motivational Interviewing
I use this method when there is a specific change you are looking to make. This involves lots of reflecting back to you and sorting out the ambivalence to this change.