LMHC, 8 years of experience
Are you seeking a therapist who offers a safe and compassionate space for exploring your thoughts and emotions? Are you tired of the "one size fits all" approach to therapy and open to incorporating creative expression into your healing journey? If so, then I may be the right fit for you. I'm E'lisa (e-lease), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) specializing in personalized care tailored to your unique needs and goals. With a person-centered approach, I prioritize collaboration, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude. Together, we'll delve into your thoughts, emotions, and personal obstacles, adapting the therapeutic process to meet your specific needs. By integrating the creative process with evidence-based techniques, I can help you access your inner strengths and deepen your self-understanding. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, my support and guidance are here for you. Together, we'll develop empowering strategies and insights that foster resilience and create a more fulfilling life.
Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We’ll talk through your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals, personal history, and any current concerns. I’ll also explain the therapy process, confidentiality, and answer your questions. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to see if I’m the right fit for you. Building trust and comfort from the start is my priority.
My strength as a therapist lies in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard. Through art therapy and traditional talk therapy, I help clients explore feelings and experiences that may be difficult to express with words alone. I have extensive experience supporting the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, and I’m passionate about fostering inclusivity and acceptance. I also bring years of work with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.
LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, students, and those seeking support for issues related to identity, self-acceptance, and personal growth
I blend different types of therapy methods to create a personalized approach just for you. This means I don't rely on just one way of working through things—we explore various techniques and ideas together. By combining these different approaches, we can find what resonates best with you and use those tools to help you make progress. It's like creating a customized roadmap that considers all your needs and preferences to support your growth and well-being.
Gestalt therapy focuses on the present moment experience and emphasizes the importance of awareness, creativity, and personal responsibility. Using Gestalt techniques, we explore how you relate to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the here and now. I encourage self-discovery by paying attention to your emotions, body sensations, and patterns of interaction, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and enhancing your ability to make meaningful changes in your life.
I prioritize fostering a trusting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, providing a safe space for clients to explore their experiences and values freely. Using humanistic treatment methods like Person-Centered and Existential Therapy, I guide clients towards self-discovery, emphasizing personal growth, autonomy, and responsibility in aligning their actions with their values for a more fulfilling life.
Psychoanalytic principles delve into a person's unconscious thoughts, emotions, and past experiences, employing techniques such as free association and dream analysis. By integrating these methods alongside art therapy, I guide clients in uncovering hidden patterns and conflicts affecting their present behaviors and relationships. This exploration of unconscious influences aims to cultivate profound self-understanding and foster lasting transformative changes in clients' lives.
In my practice, I've extensively employed strength-based treatment methods, which focus on identifying and utilizing a client's strengths and resources to foster growth. I incorporate this approach by actively exploring and highlighting the positive attributes, skills, and resilience that clients possess, guiding them to leverage these strengths in overcoming challenges. By emphasizing strengths and empowering clients to build on their assets, I aim to promote self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of empowerment in navigating life's difficulties.
8 ratings with written reviews
July 3, 2025
her british accent :) but for real, i can show up as myself. she gets me. i feel heard and validated.
June 26, 2025
E'Lisa immediately put me at ease. I have struggled with managing and accepting my neurodivergence for years, and she has given me hope. I am excited to continue my journey with her and look forward to learning from her kind and empowering approach.
June 24, 2025
I have greatly enjoyed working with her over the past 15 months. She is so easy to talk to and she helps you work through problems/the things you are going through in life without telling you exactly how to do it. Talking with her feels just like talking with a good friend instead of a super formal therapy session which is exactly what I needed. If I wasn't moving I would've stayed with her even longer. I highly recommend working with E'lisa.