Elif Alkan is a dedicated pre-licensed psychotherapist at the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. Recently completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, she is passionate about creating an environment filled with support and safety, fostering self-exploration and growth toward healing and change. Elif believes that every individual is the expert of their own life, which is why she adopts a person-centered approach in therapy. From infancy to adulthood, she is committed to establishing a safe therapeutic space for her clients. A true believer in the saying, 'broken crayons still color,' Elif aspires to help individuals recognize their own unique colors and strengths throughout their healing journey.