My name is Elasha Leary, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with the state of South Carolina. I am also a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF). I have seven years of experience working in the school system as a school-based counselor before transitioning to the adult services. I have experience working with individuals, and families- adolescents, teenagers and adults suffering from a serious mental illness to include but not limited to depression/mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/abuse, family conflict, relationships issues, self-harming, suicidal ideations, and grief and loss. I have done work involving career path, self-esteem, coping skills, life transitions, and much more. My therapy style includes but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based, Crisis Intervention, Psychoeducation, Person-Centered and Motivational Interviewing.
I look forward to working with you to create the life you deserve!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IN LMHC 39004321A
SC LPC 7886
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Elasha is very sweet and understanding. She gives me perspective and tools in order to manage my anxiety and worries. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Elasha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very nice counselor.
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Elasha for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd