LCSW, 10 years of experience
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I received my Master's degree at Florida Atlantic University and have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families. I truly want my clients to believe that they deserve help and the care for their mental health and wellbeing. I am here and ready to help you Find Your Light, your motivation or simply your hand so I can pull you through whatever you are struggling with. I have a toolbox of coping skills for you to learn about and practice so you can discover what works best for you.
In our first session, clients can expect to get to know me and how I am available to assist them. Clients will be asked to share what challenges they are facing, and work with me to create an individualized treatment plan to work on throughout our future sessions. Clients will have the opportunity to ask questions, share their expectations and let me know what may have worked for them in the past or what they have liked or do not like in therapy sessions.
My greatest strengths as a provider include my genuine interactions and desire to help my clients see that they deserve the time and energy to create a better life for themselves. Whether my clients need an ear to hear their concerns or a specific toolbox of skills to practice; I am available to provide both, so that the needs of my clients are best met. I am experienced and knowledgeable using various therapy techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy; and I am ready to share these tools and resources with you.
I am passionate about empowering teens, young adults, parents, and individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or depression due to a recent change or crisis or needs support with coping with a loss in one's life. My clients may not know just where to begin. I want my clients to feel heard and validated, and will be provide the support needed for clients to see their worth. Let's take time to prioritize your needs, identify your strengths and supports, and work towards achieving your goals whether big or small.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 17, 2025
Elisa was very helpful guiding me through my everyday challenges. She helped me get perspective on situations and was goal oriented in helping me come up with solutions. Highly recommend!
February 19, 2025
Expert therapist, very educated and friendly. Easy to talk to, and genuine. 10/10 would recommend.
Sometimes it is difficult to see our potential and future possibilities when we hold onto old thinking patterns. Clients will work with me to practice and acquire skills (CBT tools) how to identify and change cognitive distortions (faulty thinking). With use of cognitive restructuring, clients gain skills to identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts that have been causing one stress and negative thinking patterns. Clients learn the importance of replacing negative thoughts that have been contributing to unhealthy thinking patterns, feelings and behaviors. Clients begin to feel better when they learn how to change the way they think about things.
Clients utilize DBT techniques to manage their emotions using tools such as mindfulness and distress tolerance. Using interpersonal effectiveness skills can assist the client to learn how to set boundaries and express one's needs so that more satisfying personal interactions can occur. Clients will learn to cope with overwhelming situations, and learn that they can still confidently move on. Clients will begin to feel better becoming mindful and non-judgmental of their thoughts and emotions.
Without a plan, reaching a goal may feel overwhelming and nearly impossible. With Solution Focused Brief Therapy, clients work on specific objectives and measurable goals from one's individualized treatment plan. Focus begins on client's strengths and utilizes resources, as client becomes empowered to overcome challenges. Clients are actively involved in creating their treatment plan objectives to reach their goals. Therapist will use various questions to promote client's self-awareness and self-reflection towards change. Client begin to feel better knowing they are capable to make the steps towards their goals.
Working many years in residential group home setting, interactions with residents always included Trauma Informed Care to provide a safe and productive environment. Youth clients as well as family members were treated with respect and interactions were genuine to avoid re-traumatization. Trauma Informed Care provides framework to acknowledge a client's individual experience; work in collaboration with those in the community (as needed) such as mental health providers, group home staff, court liaisons (for dependency care), and school; and incorporate best practices towards resiliency and well-being for the child and family. Clients and parents begin to trust the process and are able to express thoughts and feelings freely, feeling supported.
One the worst feelings could be feeling unsupported and alone. Using grief therapy techniques, clients have the opportunity to feel supported when experiencing a significant loss, bereavement, or a change in one's life that brings overwhelming emotions, including guilt, anxiety, and or depression. Clients can express thoughts and feelings about one's loss and build coping strategies to accept the loss, work through the pain, let go of suffering, and adjust to life after a loss. Grief therapy helps clients understand the grieving process, offer a variety of ways to grieve, and guide clients toward self-care strategies.