Elaine Skoulas (She/Her)

Approach Description: I embrace a heart-centered and compassionate approach. I firmly believe that establishing trust and safety within the therapy space is the first step for processing original wounds and trauma. True healing happens when individuals feel genuinely seen and heard. I prioritize providing a space where clients can experience attunement that has often not been received out in the world and in daily life. Utilizing psychodynamic therapy, we explore relationship patterns, including those originating from family dynamics, to foster a deeper understanding of yourself and interpersonal connections. I use EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for trauma (including childhood or developmental trauma) to help alleviate distressing trauma responses, anxiety, and negative core beliefs. I hold certification in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, which is a mind-body approach to transform the relationship with chronic pain and anxiety. Drawing from my extensive experience in various levels of treatment care, I specialize in assisting individuals facing substance use challenges. In my practice, I integrate somatic and mindfulness practices as needed, promoting a deeper connection between the mind and body. This self-attunement helps improve mood, supports regulation of the nervous system, and helps to process unresolved trauma.