Elise is a second year graduate student in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Rutgers University School of Social Work with a clinical specialization.

Prior to joining HEART Counseling, Elise previously completed an internship at a community college where she provided holistic support to students facing personal and academic challenges. In this role, Elise coached students on skills such as time management, planning, organization, and study skills. She also facilitated workshops on these topics as well as stress management and test anxiety. True to social work values, Elise gained experience identifying and helping students access appropriate resources, as well as advocating to promote equitable access to education.

As a psychology major at the University of Virginia, Elise was a research assistant at the Virginia Cognitive Aging Project (VCAP). There, she administered cognitive assessments and analyzed data to contribute to the understanding of COVID-19, social isolation, and cognitive functioning in older adults.

With a minor in pre-professional architecture, Elise is also interested in how art, community, and our environments shape our wellbeing.

Why Asking for Help Matters

Elise says, “Throughout my life, I’ve had several opportunities to seek out mental health support. However, when we’re struggling, the idea of asking for help can feel like running a marathon you never trained for. It seems practically impossible.

My own experiences taught me something important. Having an approachable, accepting person on the other side can make that marathon feel… maybe still a half-marathon, but a doable one.”

To schedule with Elise, fill out our contact form or email her directly: elise@heartcounselingllc.com.

“As someone who grew up in a culturally and politically polarized environment, I value creating a non-judgmental safe space where clients can be their genuine selves. Therapy, to me, is about relationships that foster healing and growth — not just problem-solving. … My background includes supporting diverse populations, and I am especially interested in how art, community, and environments shape wellbeing.”

~Elise~

Who Elise Works With

Elise works with kids (6 and older), teens, young adults, and adults, and is passionate about supporting people facing life transitions, stress, anxiety, challenges in identity exploration, and anyone who wants to normalize mental health struggles.

Elise’s program is 100% online, so she is able to see clients at HEART Counseling’s physical location on the west side of Madison, as well as online via Telehealth.