Jacqueline Elster, Clinical Psychologist

My clients describe me as:

Validating, accepting, genuine and direct. I've been told that I'm good at identifying core issues & I help people feel comfortable in their own skin.

Something to know about my approach is:

that it is eclectic. I'm trained in a number of evidenced-based therapies. I utilize tools from a variety of modalities to fit your unique needs and to address your specific issues.

Together, we will:

work to improve your life by collaborating to heal the psychological wounds you have endured and identify the obstacles that have been holding you back from living a fuller, more satisfying life. Your goals drive treatment, my training navigates it.

I specialize in working with people who:

have survived trauma. I worked at the VA as a PTSD/SUD coordinator before making the transition to private practice. I learned most people with trauma are also suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, substance use disorders, psychosis or insomnia.

I became a therapist because:

I'm gifted at empowering people to heal and improve their lives and watching them do so has been an enormous blessing that I'm proud to witness.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

its comfort & convenience. Offering telehealth means you are in control of where you want to meet and how comfortable you can make your surroundings.

More about me and my practice:

I've been practicing since 2006, working in a variety of settings including corrections, drug rehabilitation centers and the VA. My work is a calling and I'm grateful to engage in such a meaning profession. I look forward to working with you.