Hello. I am Dr. Elva Anderson. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile, as well as seeking out to getting "better help."
Your emotional and mental health is important. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), health / wellness educator, and a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher located in the DMV area.
My therapeutic mission is to assist in empowering people from the inside, out -providing attentive listening, assisting in finding ways to better enhance one's mental health and lifestyle. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic approach. For I believe there is not a “one-size fits all” approach to self-care. As you may know, the human healing journey is a personal one and no two people can navigate the same situation the same.
I have a treatment style that blends psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, and DBT.
I am here to listen, create a holding space, and to provide clinical input when requested.
If you have struggled in the past with getting therapy and now giving it another try, I will strive to suggest and provide ways for self-healing in a safe holding environment.
I am here to assist and support you as you travel on the life's journey of self-exploration and authentic self-care.
I look forward to meeting you, assisting you with your therapeutic needs and achieving your goals.
Until then, do take care.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
DC LPC PRC14045
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Elva Anderson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Anderson has helped me through some of the most challenging times of my life, expertly navigating my anxiety, insomnia, career, work-life balance, and relationship challenges. She is compassionate, warm, and caring, with an ear for detail and an excellent sense of humor. I always come away from our sessions feeling empowered, with a renewed sense of self-worth and often a new perspective/new tools to reframe my thinking. She is never judgmental and clearly cares genuinely, well beyond a sense of professional obligation. I recommend Dr. Anderson without reservation, knowing anyone would be well-served in her hands.
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Elva for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Dr. Anderson was incredibly kind and helpful in just the first session. I felt like I could be vulnerable with her (I can’t believe I cried in front of a stranger so quickly) and she gave me practical next steps without minimizing my experience or coming across like practical /simple things would fix me. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Elva for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd