Theresa Elwell
As your Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist you can expect unconditional acceptance, respect and transparency. I believe that you, the client, is the expert on your life. My practice is rooted in a deeply compassionate, person-centered approach, meaning our work together is guided by your unique needs, values, and pacing.
Your safe space to untangle life's challenges.
I don't look at you as a set of symptoms to be fixed, but as a whole human being doing your best to navigate life's complex relationships and transitions. I am proud of you for taking the first step and truly look forward to working with you.
First session
My goal for my clients when we meet the for our first session is that they leave with a feeling of hope, an experience of being heard and not judged and knowing that they are valued. We will address their reason for seeking therapy, goals of therapy, what they expect from me as their therapist and how they want their life to look in one month, three months, a year from when began our journey together.
Strengths
During sessions, you will experience a space where judgement does not exist and where you are valued and heard. Working with my clients is a privilege. My approach to therapy stands out because honesty always shows up in sessions and many times so does humor.
Ideal clients
I enjoy meeting and working with all types of people who are in various stages of life, navigating transitions or simply setting goals. I approach therapy eclectically and believe every client has their own personal story to tell and sometimes need help writing the next chapter. There is no one type of client I prefer or a perfect candidate because I believe all clients are perfect in their own way.
Origin story
I am by nature, a helper. As a school counselor for over 20 years, I am happiest when I have a student and/or parents in my office. This is where we work together and act as Solution Architects; coming to conclusions on the best course of action to solve problems. I am inspired by kindness, care and compassion toward people.
Ongoing work together
Clients will know they are making progress because we will have discussed what they would like to "get out of therapy." We will revisit initial goals and develop strategies for obtaining goals. Sometimes when one concern is addressed, it brings out other concerns, I am here for the client through the process of becoming the best version of themselves.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use this treatment method in my practice by accepting my clients for who they are and where they are in life. I provide unconditional positive regard, I am authentic and transparent and listen fully and and I am void of any judgement.
Narrative
Everyone has their own story and so many need to tell their story. I am here to listen and to help them write their next chapter. Collaboration is key to success with Narrative Therapy as well as a non-judgmental approach is taken and the belief that the person is not the problem.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
When using Solution Focused/Brief Therapy, clients can expect to move toward goals within a shorter amount of time. Each session we find exceptions of when the problem didn't exist or when it wasn't as troublesome and find out what the client was doing in those instances so that they can duplicate those behaviors.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- FloridaLicense MT5592