Welcome, I’m Elaine a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in North Carolina, I’m also licensed to practice in Ohio. Counseling should be a conversation in a private, peaceful setting where you can explore issues that are impacting your life. In a private, peaceful, therapeutic environment I will listen to you without judgment, provide support, insight and feedback to help you address current or long standing issues that are impacting your life and possibly interfering with your emotional well-being. I have over 20 years experience working with individual and families to address mood instability, depression, anxiety, personal trauma, grief/loss, interpersonal problems, chronic illness and substance abuse. I specialize in working with adults from a holistic perspective providing individual counseling using diverse therapeutic modalities. I believe that therapy works best when there is a commitment to attend regular scheduled therapy session. I believe that individuals are resilient and have the capacity to heal from within. I believe in creating pathways for positive change. I believe “ life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learn to dance in the rain”.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session together will be a brief consultation. Like any new relationship we will start with introductions, discuss your expectations and goal. I will provide a overview of the therapeutic process and expectations.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have a natural empathic and supportive personality which allow me to build rapport and develop a therapeutic alliance in a short period of time. As A therapist my greatest strengths are active listening, unconditional positive regard, and my ability to help you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
About Elaine Sawyer
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice for over 20 years to treat depression and anxiety. We will use CBT to identify any maladaptive coping strategies and focus on cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, journaling and goal setting to alleviate depressive symptoms and prevent relapse.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Do you struggle with self esteem issues? Are you experiencing conflict in your relationships on a regular basis? Are you having a difficult time adjusting to any life transitions. Solution Focus Therapy maybe your answer. Over the past 20 + years I have used SFBT to assist individual in overcoming self-esteem issues, resolve their relationship conflicts and helping them identify the path forward when faced with difficult life transitions. SFBT puts you in charge of your healing, congratulations, you have taken the first step by being here. If your life is unbecoming to you, then you should be coming to me. Schedule your consultation today.