About
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
About Elyse
Elyse Daignault is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 24 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, parenting struggles, trauma, addiction, and related concerns including eating and sleeping problems. Elyse also lists work with LGBT clients and a range of mood and impulse-related difficulties.
She takes a direct, practical style in sessions. Elyse mixes straightforward conversation with moments of humor. She pays attention to immediate stressors and helps people develop clearer coping steps. Sessions focus on real problems and workable changes rather than lengthy theory.
Her background includes long experience with high-need situations. Elyse has supported people with self-injury histories, repeated suicidal behavior, personality disorder presentations, and severe mood symptoms. That history shapes how she plans safety, pacing, and practical supports for people in distress.
Elyse draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to adjust patterns of thinking and behavior. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas to help people understand feelings in close relationships. Trauma-focused methods are part of the work when past events keep affecting daily life.
People who are juggling parenting, relationship strain, career pressure, or major life change will find sessions that emphasize coping tools and clearer next steps. To begin, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How sessions work
How Elyse uses CBT, EFT and trauma work online
Elyse draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen stress and mood. CBT tools are practical and often include short exercises to try between sessions, such as behavioral experiments or planning small changes that reduce anxiety. She also uses elements of emotionally-focused therapy to clarify how feelings show up in close relationships. EFT-style work helps name emotions and track how they shape reactions with partners or family members, which can reduce repeated conflict cycles. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past events continue to affect daily functioning. This work moves at a pace set by the person and focuses on skills to manage intense memories and rebuild day-to-day coping. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their goals, current stresses, and what feels manageable. That may mean stronger CBT skill-building for some, or more emotion-focused exploration for others. Confirm which online session formats are currently offered before you book, as formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so people can keep appointments during work or family obligations.Areas of focus
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, depression, addiction, trauma, and many mood or behavior-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical. She mixes straightforward talk with occasional humor while focusing on coping and concrete steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience in behavioral health settings, including work with people who have high-risk histories and complex mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW based in Massachusetts.
Does she work in languages other than English or with people outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.