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Areas of Expertise

Couples Therapy & Relationship Work

At the heart of my practice is a deep commitment to helping couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and communicate more effectively. Whether you’re navigating the early stages of your relationship, facing long-standing conflicts, or recovering from betrayal, my approach is practical, compassionate, and skills-focused.

I help couples work through:

 

  • Communication breakdowns

  • Intimacy issues (emotional, physical, or sexual)

  • Infidelity and rebuilding trust

  • Kink and nontraditional relationship dynamics

  • Premarital counseling and values alignment

  • Life transitions, parenting stress, and more

 

 

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from couples therapy — many of my clients come in simply wanting to strengthen their bond and create a more intentional, satisfying relationship.

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Individual Therapy

I work with adults seeking personal growth, healing, and practical tools for managing life’s challenges. My direct, no-fluff approach is rooted in teaching actionable skills so you can feel more in control and grounded. I help clients with:

 

  • Trauma recovery (including complex trauma and PTSD)

  • Shame and self-worth issues

  • Anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout

  • Grief and life transitions

  • Identity exploration, including kink/BDSM and alternative lifestyles

Integrative Healing Tools

Beyond talk therapy, I offer a variety of mind-body methods that help clients deepen their healing:

 

  • Clinical Hypnosis: Guided therapeutic trance to access subconscious patterns

  • Sound Therapy: Using the InHarmony Sound Lounge to restore emotional balance

  • Halotherapy (Salt Therapy): Relaxation and detox through dry salt inhalation *Only Through The Rejuvenation Vibe Room*

  • Guided Meditation & Mindfulness Skills: For emotional regulation and nervous system support

 

These therapies are available as part of your session or as standalone services in The Rejuvenation Vibe Room.

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Group Therapy & Seasonal Workshops

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At Therapy By Ellisa, group therapy is offered for both individuals and couples in an inclusive, supportive space. Group dates, times, and durations vary based on therapist availability and are tailored to meet the evolving needs of participants.

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Ellisa also offers specialized workshops and retreats during the holiday season—a time that often brings increased stress, grief, and family-related challenges. These events are designed to help clients feel more grounded, prepared, and supported during emotionally demanding times of the year.

Please note: Participation in group therapy, workshops, or retreats is only available to current or past clients of Therapy By Ellisa. These offerings are not open to the general public.

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 My Intuitive Journey

Since childhood, I’ve carried a quiet knowing—an ability to sense things beyond what was spoken or visible. For years, I didn’t have the language to explain this gift. I would simply “know” things about people, feel their life experiences as if they were my own, or connect to something larger than us—often sensing the presence of their spirit guides or ancestral energy.

 

At the time, I didn’t recognize it as clairvoyance. I only knew that I was deeply empathetic and highly sensitive to the emotional and spiritual states of others. Over time, I began to see that this was more than empathy—it was an innate connection to something deeper, something intuitive, something sacred.

 

As I grew into my role as a therapist, I initially kept this part of myself quiet. I worried that naming it might feel “too much” or out of alignment with what clients expected from a clinical space. But the truth is, these abilities have always guided my work, subtly and respectfully. They have allowed me to feel into people’s stories, see unspoken truths, and create space for transformation in ways that go beyond talk therapy.

 

It wasn’t until I became certified in Reiki and immersed myself in energetic healing practices that I found the confidence and language to claim this part of myself fully. Reiki helped me recognize that what I was experiencing wasn’t random or imagined—it was real, valid, and even needed. My spiritual sensitivity became an asset I could use with intention, especially for those seeking deeper healing and alignment.

 

Today, I integrate this intuitive wisdom into my therapeutic work when appropriate. I do so ethically, gently, and only with permission. For clients open to it, I offer intuitive insights, Reiki, guided meditations, and spiritual integration as part of our sessions or through dedicated services like The Rejuvenation Vibe Room.

 

This gift isn’t something I try to prove—it’s simply a part of who I am. And I’ve found that those who are meant to connect with it, do.

Something Personal

I grew up on a farm in South Jersey, riding tractors, raising horses, and working in a family business—experiences that seeded my down‑to‑earth authenticity and entrepreneurial spirit as a fourth‑generation business owner  . Later, I spent 15 years as an equestrian and another decade ballroom dancing. These creative and physical pursuits shape how I hold energy, help clients embody, and stay engaged with life.

 

Today, I live in Georgetown/Leander with my husband and two dogs—a French Bulldog and a Siberian Husky. In my downtime, you’ll find me gardening, cooking, and curled up with dark romance novels. I prefer my coffee light and sweet, a tall glass of Southern sweet tea, and I’ll always opt for pasta or dumplings over most anything. Favorite color: metallic brown. 

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I’m a lover of plants—especially the ones that others leave behind. I always find myself bringing home the dying ones at the store, nurturing them back to life.

 

There’s something symbolic in that, I think—my instinct to care, to see potential where others see endings. It’s the same way I approach my work in therapy: with compassion, patience, and a deep belief in the possibility of growth and healing.

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Why Work with Me? 

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  • You’ll get tools, not just therapy talk.

  • You’ll feel seen—and challenged when growth calls.

  • You’ll experience a real, fun, and warm connection, with a therapist who blends humor with transformative work.

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I’m direct, warm, and collaborative—committed to creating a safe space where you’re free to be unapologetically yourself. If I drop an occasional expletive, it’s just part of keeping it real. Real progress happens when authenticity meets actionable skill-building  .

 

I blend:

 

  • Skills-based therapy (CBT, shame-informed trauma work, Gottman & Imago couples methods)

  • Insight-oriented approaches (biopsychosocial assessments, “connect the dots” reflections on beliefs and patterns)

  • Creative tools like props, role play, and homework assignments to extend learning beyond our sessions  .

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My Approach
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