E'lisa Kelley

Integrative

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

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.

Humanistic

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

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.

Strength-Based

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.