- CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Elisa
Elisa Dorrough-Ewing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 23 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and social anxiety and phobia. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, attachment concerns, and life transitions.
Elisa draws on a client-centered style that emphasizes strengths and practical steps. She encourages clear, manageable goals and straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and addressing patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address painful relationship patterns and attachment needs. Mindfulness methods are included to help people notice reactions and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help with change around substance use or other behaviors.
Elisa's background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health, private practice, and home health. That range informs a practical style that fits everyday life challenges. She values direct, respectful conversation and helps clients set short-term, achievable steps.
Sessions can include video, phone, or text communication according to the original biography; confirm current session options before booking. To start, the site asks prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Elisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and often includes simple exercises to try between sessions, which many people find works well in a digital format.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship patterns and attachment needs. EFT focuses on identifying emotions and how they shape interactions, which can be discussed and practiced over video or phone. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she uses to teach attention skills and reduce reactivity through brief exercises and guided practice.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. That means trying things, checking how they fit, and adjusting as needed.
The original biography notes that video sessions are very helpful to the therapeutic relationship and that phone and text communication are also possible; confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about which format best suits your routine and comfort.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on clear goals, practical steps, and direct conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, private practice, and home health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LCSW licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm current rates before booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.