Elisa Dorrough-Ewing, LCSW

Elisa Dorrough-Ewing is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She brings 23 years of experience and a steady, compassionate presence to sessions. Her approach focuses on the person in front of her and on practical steps toward clearer thinking and better coping.

Elisa draws on client-centered work to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when people want to understand and shift painful emotional responses in close relationships.

Across settings from inpatient care to community mental health and independent practice, Elisa has supported people through addiction, trauma, parenting strain, career transitions, and caregiver stress. She emphasizes strengths and small, achievable goals so progress feels realistic and steady. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what the person wants to change.

Elisa values collaboration; she helps people set goals and checks in about what works and what doesn’t. She also integrates mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change and calm in stressful moments.

She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW, and she works with adults on a wide range of life and mood challenges. Video sessions are often used, and she can also communicate by phone or text when that fits a person’s needs.

How Elisa’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and respect, letting the person set the pace and goals while the therapist offers support and reflection. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort out feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple tools to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related behavior changes.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions that affect relationships and intimacy. It can be helpful when emotional reactions keep showing up in similar ways and people want different results.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Elisa will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Video sessions are often used to maintain continuity and allow face-to-face interaction when meeting in person isn’t possible, and Elisa can also communicate by phone or text when that suits the person. Confirm current session options before booking so they match your schedule and daily routine.