Hello

Welcome. My name is Dr. Elisa Pellegrino and I am so glad you are here! Your decision to take this step towards prioritizing your mental health and well-being is truly admirable, and I am honored to be a part of your journey.

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My Story

Life can be messy. It sometimes unfolds with twists and turns that provide challenges in areas of relationships, career, family, and many other life domains. I have experienced the mess and done the hard work of healing and personal growth. I now combine my wisdom, life experience, and education to help others. My therapeutic space welcomes all the mess and creates a supportive environment to

Talk, Think, Grow ~ moving through these challenges to a healthier, happier you!

While licensure, certification, and education are extremely important and set high standards of care, my clients often say that it is my passion for this work, keen attunement to their experience, and steadfast commitment to their desired growth which shines through the most. I am deeply dedicated to compassionate engagement, meeting my clients where they are, and fostering collaboration while utilizing empirically-based treatment approaches for their holistic well-being and personal growth.

Education and Training

It is my great pleasure and privilege to provide services as a Professional Counselor and Counselor Educator. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I currently provide statewide Telehealth services for New Jersey and Florida.

I am a Nationally Certified Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) under the National Board for Certified Counselors, the internationally certifying organization for professional counselors.

I am an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained Therapist and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator (CCFE).

I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Addiction from a CACREP-accredited program (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program). I hold two Master's Degrees, also from CACREP-accredited programs. The first Master's Degree is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and the second Master's Degree is in Substance and Process Addiction Counseling.

I am an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty member at a nationally recognized School of Psychology and Behavioral Science graduate university and an Adjunct Professor and Academic Supervisor across several nationwide CACREP-accredited counseling programs.

Expertise

Populations

Children
Adolescents
Adults
Families
Couples
Relationships
Partnerships
Groups
Differently Abled
Neurodivergent

Presenting Concerns

Mental Health Challenges
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and Loss
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Trauma
- Bipolar
- Personality Disorders
- Transitions
- Parenting
- Family Planning
- IVF Fertility/Infertility
- Discernment
Substance Addiction Challenges
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
- Opioids
- Stimulants
- Recreational
Process Addiction Challenges
- Technology
  - Social Media
  - Video Game
  - Internet
- Gambling
- Shopping
- Food
- Problematic Sexual Behavior

Settings

Private Practice
- Individual
- Group
- Couples
- Family
- Relational
In-Patient Programs (Hospitalization)
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
Outpatient Programs (OP)