Elisa Farias, MSW, LICSW
*****I have limited availability at this time***** (Updated 07/31/2024)
I have worked in a variety of settings including: Long term residential, acute care residential, psychiatric hospital, mental health clinics, and in school systems. My area of expertise is Trauma, holding multiple certifications (Complex Trauma Level 1 & 2, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Nutrition for PTSD and Mental Health). Other issues I also have experience working with are: Mood Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Autism/Asperger's.
I am an interactive therapist providing support and practical feedback to help my clients effectively address personal life challenges and areas for change. This allows me to provide all my clients with a personalized approach. I am no stranger to "difficult cases" including chronic suicidality, cutting, dual diagnosis, severe trauma as well as “tough” and “difficult to engage” clients, including those who are mandated and gang involved youth.
I believe that as humans we all have a desire to be understood and connect to the world around us. For some of us our symptoms get in the way or we were never taught these skills. For some of us just being human and taking on another day might feel like "too much." For some of us we just want to be "good enough." And, for some of us we just want to be seen and heard.
If you are ready to heal and make changes, please know that you can contact me. If you are not ready now, that is okay. Only when you think you can be or are ready will any therapy be helpful.
I wish everyone well in their own very personal journey to finding relief, healing, and just trying to make life not so hard.
Elisa Farias,
MSW, LICSW
Owner
" Divergent Counseling was born out of the idea that any good therapy helps create pathways for healing and change. "
