- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Elisa
Elisa Dorrough-Ewing is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Florida with 23 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin concerns. Her practice also addresses addictions, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and issues related to aging and caregiving.
Elisa favors a client-centered approach that builds on a person’s existing strengths. Sessions are practical and straightforward. She listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people set realistic goals they can act on between sessions.
She uses a mix of methods depending on the issue, including cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors, emotionally-focused work to address relationship patterns, and mindfulness to manage stress and difficult emotions. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people are working on behavior change such as reducing substance use.
Her background includes inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health, private practice, and home health work. That range informs how she adapts strategies to everyday life demands and caregiving roles.
Elisa expects collaboration: she and the client agree on goals and track progress. Sessions may include talking through family roles, practicing new communication skills, or developing concrete coping steps for anxiety and sleep. People who want clear steps and steady support often find this practical focus useful.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Elisa blends client-centered work with specific strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building on what already works for a person, which helps clarify goals and priorities. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. EFT looks at emotion and interaction patterns, which can be useful for addressing relationship and attachment concerns.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will talk with the client about problems, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Elisa has used video for therapy and has also communicated by phone and text in practice, so discuss which format fits your routine when arranging the first session.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based. She focuses on practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health, private practice, and home health.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices with a Florida license.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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