Elaine Shea is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who understands the common struggles faced on the path to happiness and fulfillment. Her empathetic approach allows individuals to navigate difficulties such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, weight management, and relationship challenges. Elaine's clients benefit from her commitment to helping them identify and utilize their own strengths and resources in addressing emotional and interpersonal difficulties. She fosters a supportive, confidential, and respectful environment while actively engaging with clients. With expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, Elaine provides a comprehensive approach to her practice. She works with both individuals and couples, striving to cultivate therapeutic relationships that empower them to reach their personal goals and emotional/spiritual potential. As a trained professional in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression (MBCT), Elaine is also the creator of THE MINDFUL EATING WORKBOOK: A Guide to Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight. Through her guidance, clients learn the essentials of mindful eating, manage emotional eating, develop healthy eating plans, and embrace movement and relaxation techniques to support weight management as a lifelong practice.