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Elaine Viccora

Elaine Viccora

(she/her)

LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual

Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, anxious, overwhelmed or lonely -- at work and/or in your personal relationships? I can help. Or maybe life feels OK right now, but you yearn for something better. I can help. I’m a clinical social worker with 15+ years of experience providing therapy, coaching, and training in private practice and for companies in the DMV.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

We take time to get to know one another so you feel more comfortable sharing what’s going on. I listen carefully and make sure you feel seen and heard. I might ask you a few questions about forms you’ve completed, pose a thought-provoking question or suggest a self-reflective activity. At the end, I’ll outline possible next steps and you choose how we proceed.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

When deciding to work with a counselor, the most important thing is that you trust your gut to decide if there’s a good fit. Clients who’ve “clicked” with me express their appreciation for my warmth, authenticity, undivided attention, down-to-earth approach, ability to pose insightful questions, focus on their strengths, unwavering support, and perspective from years of experience as a clinician, workplace coach and trainer, parent, partner, and caregiver for an aging parent.

About Elaine Viccora

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Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have found that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a good starting off point for most clients. CBT helps people understand the powerful connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it also equips them with practical tools to break unhelpful patterns and turn to more constructive ways go through life. Depending on the client’s needs/interests, I also might introduce elements of mindfulness, positive psychology, and psychoeducation into our discussions. However, since no two people are the same, no two treatment plans are exactly the same. The best path forward is one that’s co-designed by client and counselor, respects where the person is on their journey, builds on their strengths, focuses on their goals, and results in demonstrable progress.