Elaine Dos Santos

Elaine Dos Santos, LICSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist dedicated to fostering mental health and managing life's stressors for adults. She understands that the journey of healing is unique for each individual, and she honors this individuality by tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet specific needs and goals. Elaine's work is rooted in a strength-based perspective, where she emphasizes the importance of identifying and amplifying her clients' existing strengths and resources rather than solely focusing on weaknesses. She believes in the power of a genuine therapeutic alliance, describing it as the foundation for effective therapy. Through a strong connection and collaboration, Elaine empowers her clients to overcome challenges, particularly those related to anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic illness. With a commitment to trauma-informed care, she integrates various modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR, ensuring that her clients receive a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach. Elaine's philosophy centers on the belief that her clients are the experts of their own lives, and through the reshaping of thoughts and feelings, she guides them towards positive changes in their emotional wellbeing and overall functioning.