Individual Therapy Services - Personalized Support for Your Unique Journey
Individual therapy provides a confidential, supportive space dedicated to addressing your specific needs and goals. I work collaboratively with clients navigating various life challenges, helping you develop effective coping strategies and create meaningful change. Through our therapeutic partnership, you'll gain insights, build resilience, and develop practical skills that support lasting well-being.
Who Can Benefit?
Individual therapy can help with a wide range of concerns, including:
Stress management - Learn techniques to reduce overwhelming stress and create sustainable balance
Life transitions - Navigate major changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, or relocations
Work-related challenges - Address burnout, workplace conflicts, career uncertainty, or professional development
Depression - Explore underlying factors and develop strategies to improve mood and engagement
Anxiety - Manage worry, panic, social anxiety, or specific phobias with proven approaches
Grief and loss - Process difficult emotions and find meaning after significant losses
Relationship difficulties - Improve communication skills and relationship patterns
Self-esteem and identity issues - Develop a stronger sense of self and authentic living
Trauma - Process past experiences and develop greater emotional regulation
My Therapeutic Approach
I believe effective therapy must be tailored to each individual. No single approach works for everyone, which is why I integrate various evidence-based modalities to meet your specific needs. During our work together, I may draw from:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with your personal values
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns that impact your emotions and behaviors
Mindfulness Practices - Develop present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and increase intentional responding
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - Address relationship patterns and communication styles that affect your mental health
What to Expect
Our therapeutic journey begins with a thorough assessment to understand your concerns, history, strengths, and goals. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. Throughout our work together, you can expect:
Regular sessions that provide consistent support and accountability
A collaborative approach where your input guides the therapeutic process
Practical skills and strategies you can apply between sessions
Regular review of progress and adjustments to our approach as needed
A compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore difficult thoughts and feelings
The Benefits of Individual Therapy
Many clients experience significant positive changes through therapy, including:
Improved emotional regulation and stress management
Greater self-awareness and understanding
Enhanced problem-solving abilities
Healthier relationships and communication skills
Increased resilience during difficult times
Better work-life balance
Reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions
A stronger sense of purpose and direction
Your journey toward greater well-being is unique, and I'm committed to supporting you every step of the way. Together, we'll work toward creating the meaningful, fulfilling life you envision.
Contact Elise
To learn more about my services, make a referral or schedule a free, 15 minute consultation call, please reach out to me via e-mail or phone.
Elise McDonald, LICSW, BCD
Cultivate Resilience. Restore Balance. Embrace Growth. Licensed in RI & MA. Video Telehealth Therapy.
CONTACT
elisemcdonaldlicsw@gmail.com
401.424.1551
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