Elisa Dorrough-Ewing , LCSW

Elisa Dorrough-Ewing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Florida with 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She earned a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida in 2000 and has worked across inpatient settings, outpatient community mental health, private practice, and home health, bringing a broad clinical background to her work.

Her counseling approach is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on each person’s capacity for change and growth. She partners with motivated individuals to identify self-determined goals and supports progress through compassionate, nonjudgmental presence. Clients can expect a therapist who listens attentively, highlights strengths, and fosters practical steps toward improvement.

Elisa values the role of connection in therapy and finds video sessions particularly helpful for maintaining a strong therapeutic relationship, though she also communicates by phone and text when appropriate. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and remains committed to guiding clients through their journeys toward greater well-being. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to engage in meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elisa draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to tailor care to each client. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore their own values and build on existing strengths to address life changes, stress, and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps clients and couples deepen emotional awareness, improve attachment and communication, and resolve relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elisa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with treatment. Video calls support face-to-face connection, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide alternatives for scheduling, accessibility, and ongoing check-ins. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care while adapting to each client’s life and availability.