Meet Elise Drexler
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Elise Drexler is a compassionate and experienced therapist with over 14 years of clinical experience providing mental health counseling to both youth and adults. She specializes in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational challenges, supporting clients in moving toward healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
Elise is known for her gentle, joyful, and deeply compassionate therapeutic style. She creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace. Her work is grounded in a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the impact of past experiences on present functioning and emphasizing emotional safety, connection, and growth.
She is extensively trained in evidence-based and experiential therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Elise is also a certified child-centered play therapist, allowing her to effectively support children in expressing emotions, building coping skills, and processing difficult experiences through developmentally appropriate methods.
Elise works with children, adolescents, and adults, and has particular expertise in trauma recovery, emotional regulation, attachment, and family dynamics. She is passionate about walking alongside her clients as they reconnect with hope, strengthen their inner resources, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.