Elisa Dorrough-Ewing

Elisa Dorrough-Ewing is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Florida who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also supports work on self-esteem, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, and career or purpose issues. Elisa writes plainly and meets people where they are during hard times.

Elisa trained at the University of South Florida and has practiced for over 23 years across inpatient, outpatient community mental health, private practice, and home health settings. That range lets her draw from many kinds of experience when deciding what might help a person most right now.

Her counseling style is client-centered and strengths-based. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and what skills they already have. Elisa combines practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches with emotion-focused work and mindfulness exercises when they fit the clients goals.

Conversations are intended to be compassionate and nonjudgmental. Clients can expect an attentive listener who encourages small, steady steps toward their goals. Elisa views therapy as a collaborative process and helps people plan realistic next steps between sessions.

She offers video sessions and can also communicate by phone or text when that is more practical. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking so they know what will work best for their schedule.

How Elisas approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy places the persons goals and experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps shape a plan that feels right for the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and shift emotional responses that affect relationships and intimacy. These methods can be used in short exercises or longer conversations depending on need.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Elisa works with each person to decide which methods to try and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. She aims to match tools to the persons goals, preferences, and daily life so work between sessions feels doable.

She currently offers video sessions and can communicate by phone or text, but prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in on stressful days. The therapist and client will discuss what format best supports the work and practical constraints, then schedule sessions that fit into everyday life.