Elinor Nygren Szapiro (She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC, EMDR II, Brainspotting Certification, Hypnotherapy
I can help you get to the heart of your issues and make the lasting changes you’re longing for. Old patterns dissolve and new possibilities open up. My style is heartful, compassionate, down to earth and perceptive. When sitting with a client, I see ‘myself’ in them, and can feel what it’s like to be in your shoes. I’m then able to clearly sense exactly what is the most effective way to support you, in each moment. Having been in practice over 40 years, I'm a seasoned therapist and have the tools and experience to help resolve whatever is 'up' for you. In addition to talk, I use Brainspotting; EMDR; Body Centered therapy; Meditative approaches and Hypnotherapy.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Buddhist, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Hypnotherapy Uses guided relaxation and focus to access the subconscious mind. It is often used for habits, anxiety, and pain management.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: I use a variety of effective approaches, uniquely adjusted to match each client's needs. including: Talk Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, Body Centered Psychotherapy, Energy Work, Intuitive guidance and heartfelt caring.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $170
- Accepts Insurance
- I accept BCBS, Anthem and Ambetter. For other networks, I can give you a billing statement to submit to your insurance for reimbursement for out of network coverage
Education & Credentials
Elinor Nygren Szapiro MA LPC, EMDR II, Brainspotting Certification, Hypnotherapy
- Female
- License # Colorado 1417 and Arkansas P2011104
- Licensed in Colorado and Arkansas
- Practicing Since 1981
Education: BA Psychology, Oberlin College
Graduate Psychology Studies, Ohio University
MA Clinical and Contemplative Psychology, Naropa University
Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Certified
EMDR
Brainspotting Consultant
EMDR II
Brainspotting Advanced training
Naropa University, Faculty
Elinor Nygren Szapiro Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple States Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio
- Online Therapy Details: I offer online therapy through SecureVideo. I also offer phone therapy
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND BEYOND:
Clear your Core Issues and Step into your Fullness of Being
What Can You Expect from a Session?
You can bring whatever you’d like help with into a session. It’s possible to experience a remarkable shift regarding whatever is ‘up’ for you — whether that be past or present triggers or traumas you want to overcome; energetic or emotional blocks you’ve been anxious to clear; old habits you’ve had difficulty changing; positive strengths you want to enhance; spiritual longings you yearn to bring to fruition; performance skills you’d love to develop, etc.
I work intuitively and bring clear seeing and a deep knowing to our sessions.
During the session, I will help you to get to the heart, or root, of the challenge you’re dealing with and to make the lasting changes you’re longing for. After the session, there’s often a feeling of relief, lightness and renewed confidence and energy, as old patterns dissolve and as exciting, new possibilities open up. It can be surprising for people to see how naturally and spontaneously they move towards healing.
What enables all this to happen? In part, it is the cutting edge therapeutic tools that I am highly trained in, which help us to quickly and effectively access the core of an issue and release it. These tools include: Brainspotting; EMDR; Body Centered Psychotherapy; Talk Therapy; Meditative approaches and Hypnotherapy.
But, equally important, is the depth of insight, clarity and intuitive resonance that I bring to my relationships with my clients. These skills have come from my forty years of experience as a therapist, as well as through my own life challenges, personal healing work, and ongoing spiritual quest.
My style is heartful, compassionate, down to earth and perceptive – – sprinkled with a little humor. When sitting with a client, I see ‘myself’ in them, and can feel what it’s like to be in your shoes. I’m then able to clearly sense exactly what is the most effective way to support you, in each moment, in the healing and changes you’re longing for.
Please feel free to call me for a free 15 minute consult so we can talk about how I may be of help to you.
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WHAT CLIENTS WHAT CLIENT'S SAY about Elinor .............
"After working with Elinor, I feel like a new person. I feel freer, happier and more confident"..............
"With Elinor's help I not only worked through the most difficult period of my life, but came out with the tools and perspective to face any challenge going forward"..........
"I was amazed to feel my emotions dissipate and change. I always walk away from each session feeling closer to true inner peace"..........
I have had some major physical issues over the years. Through working with Elinor, my physical symptoms have greatly minimized.".........
"Therapy with Elinor is incredible. To say that it got things moving in my life, is an understatement. After sessions, surges of deep knowing came over me. And I have found a great measure of peace."...........
"Elinor is a gem! The techniques she used led to resolution of my old issues, so that now I am 'free' of them."............
"I would underscore that Elinor cares deeply about her clients. That created a safe, nurturing environment where I could learn how to care deeply about myself."