Elise Leibowitz, MS, CADC-R

Hi there, welcome.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck? Do you carry self-criticism, uncertainty, heaviness, or fears that are hard to put into words? Whatever you’re carrying is welcome here, even the parts you usually tuck away. I work with adults, couples, and teens (14+) to process experiences, build awareness, and develop skills and patterns. I blend forms of talk therapy with nervous system-based approaches to help the parts of you that feel anxious, guarded, or stuck in fight-or-flight feel safe enough to open up and relax. We’ll make space for the things you can’t change, and focus on what’s within your control. My hope is that the space we create together can offer you the trust and invitation to feel welcomed as you are, and the support and structure to grow into who you're becoming.

About my clients

Life is complicated and you may be here for reasons that don't fit into a neat box. If you're wanting support with something that isn't listed below and are interested in working together, feel free to reach out. I offer in-person and virtual counseling services to individuals (14+) and couples navigating:

• ADHD
• Depression, anxiety, and stress
• Low self-esteem, self-criticism, guilt, and shame
• Identities, values, and cultural exploration
• Dating, relationship, and marital challenges
• Men's mental health and masculinity (while this is one focus of mine, I welcome clients of all genders)
• Chronic pain, persistent or unexplained health symptoms, and feeling minimized or mistreated within the medical system
• An experience or history of harming others, unintentionally or intentionally (boundary crossing, sexual harm, discrimination, etc.), and a desire to move forward with introspection and accountability.

What you can expect from me

I do my best to offer clients warmth, curiosity, authenticity, collaboration, and a sprinkle of humor. I check in throughout our work about feedback, and adjust care accordingly. Previous clients have described my approach as "calm and grounding", "gentle but direct", and have said I "helped [them] connect with the parts of [themselves they've] been scared of". I'm committed to ongoing learning, reflection, consultation, supervision, and my own personal therapy, in order to be the best counselor I can be. If you'd like to schedule a free 30 minute consultation, you can fill out the form below. If you’re unsure if I am the right counselor for you, feel free to email me with any questions or hesitations. : ) For more information, you can check out my website: https://www.eliseleibowitzcounseling.com/