Jacqueline Elster
Psychologist - PsyD
Healing starts with hope. Everyone goes through times of struggle in life and needs extra support to help make it through the difficult times. Whether you are struggling to cope with a crisis or loss, attempting to overcome emotional obstacles including anxiety and depression, or trying to adjust to transitions in life such as starting a new career or relationship, my goal is the same. I provide high quality psychotherapy that empowers, renews and transforms.
As a psychologist, I provide holistic treatment that addresses the emotional blocks and negative thought patterns that can keep you stuck and prevent you from achieving the quality of life they desire. My goal is to collaborate with you to identify their strengths to overcome the problems that led them to seek therapy. My work facilitates healing from trauma and enhances coping with life stressors by developing resiliency skills and whole-heartedness. Professionally, I have advanced training and experience working with trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Working for the VA for the past 6 years, I helped veterans heal the invisible wounds they received from combat and other traumatic experiences. Now, I am able to provide therapy to the wider community as well as veterans.I love what I do, and that comes through in my work. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about my practice or to set up a free phone consultation.
Skills and Expertise
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Addiction
Anxiety
Chronic Pain
codependency
Depression
grief
Loss or Grief
Meditation
Psychosis
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sexual assault
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Abuse
Trauma
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury
Veteran Issues
Military Issues
Treatment Orientation
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Meditation
Mindfulness
Person Centered Therapy
Qigong