Elisa Dorrough-Ewing , LCSW

Elisa Dorrough-Ewing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 23 years of experience in psychotherapy. She earned a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida in 2000 and has supported clients across a variety of settings, including inpatient care, outpatient services, community mental health, private practice, and home health.

Her approach is client-centered and strengths-based, emphasizing each person's capacity for change and growth. She works collaboratively with motivated individuals to identify goals and build on existing resources, offering compassionate, nonjudgmental presence as clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, and other life transitions. Elisa integrates practical strategies with empathic listening so clients feel heard while developing skills for coping and resilience.

Elisa values the role of technology in maintaining a therapeutic connection and finds video sessions particularly helpful for building rapport and continuity of care. She also communicates by phone and text when appropriate. Seeking help requires courage, and Elisa aims to support clients through their process of self-improvement and lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elisa draws on client-centered therapy to place each person at the center of the process, focusing on individual strengths, personal values, and goals while offering empathic, nonjudgmental support. This approach helps when people want a collaborative, respect-based relationship as they work through life changes, bereavement, or self-esteem concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with clearer thinking and more effective coping skills. CBT is often useful for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elisa works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. This teamwork helps tailor sessions to whether someone seeks skill-building, emotional processing, or a combination of approaches.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into busy lives. Video calls support face-to-face connection, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide alternatives for convenience and continuity. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and access support from home or other settings when needed.