Elise Derevjanik , LMHC

Elise Derevjanik is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to therapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting and relationship challenges, and addictions, tailoring her work to each person’s unique circumstances. Elise has particular experience supporting people in the perinatal period - including pregnancy and the months after childbirth - and she provides care for those trying to conceive, coping with fertility struggles, or grieving pregnancy or infant loss. She also helps new parents navigate shifts in identity and role that come with early parenthood.

Elise emphasizes warmth, understanding, sensitivity, acceptance, and compassion within the therapeutic relationship. She views therapy as a collaborative process rather than a directive one, working closely with clients to set goals and choose strategies that fit their values and daily lives. Seeking change requires courage, and Elise aims to support and empower clients as they take those first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are and helping them build practical skills and insight that reflect their priorities and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Elise draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, learn practical skills for managing difficult thoughts and feelings, and take action toward meaningful goals - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping clients rework connection and trust issues that affect parenting, intimacy, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s experience, offering empathic listening and support so individuals can explore their feelings and arrive at their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elise collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Elise is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy life phases, perinatal periods, or when in-person visits are challenging, and allow clients to access licensed professionals from locations that work for them.