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Elise Walker-Tirado

Therapist(She/her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Healing begins when you feel truly seen. I bring a trauma-informed lens to every session, weaving together CBT, DBT, and family-based approaches to help you build real, lasting resilience. Whether you are navigating complex family dynamics, emotional overwhelm, or a chapter of real change, we will work collaboratively at your pace. My goal is not just to ease the struggle but to give you tools that feel like yours long after our work together ends. I would love to be part of that journey with you.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is eclectic utilizing various evidence based practices to improve insight and well being. Once we have established an understanding of areas to improve, we will develop a treatment plan based on your individual concerns and goals. I am empathic, warm and committed to helping you grow and thrive.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a conversation, not an evaluation. I will ask about what brought you in, what you have already tried, and what you are hoping your life looks like on the other side. You do not need to have it all figured out. By the end, you will have a clearer picture of what we will focus on together and a plan built around your actual goals. Most importantly, you will leave feeling heard rather than assessed.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University - Silver School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Relational, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused CBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Multidimensional Family, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English