Elsa

Elsa J Smith is a licensed Bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical social worker who earned her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Elsa utilizes a trans-theoretical approach that is client centered, considers the individual person in their environment and has included evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy into my treatment to name a few but do not limit myself to unique holistic practices as well.

I love life and people and am the Founder of Nu Beginning Center, LLC. The love of those two things has shaped me into who I am today and is the reason why I do what I do. I believe every person has potential for greatness in them and that with the right direction, counseling, and insight everyone can live extraordinary and vibrant lives. I have a wealth of experience in helping develop others and helping them become all they are called to be. I have had the opportunity to counsel children, youth, and adults/families over the past 15 years using different approaches like CBT, TF-CBT, Trauma Informed Care, and will explore current cutting edge approaches to engage advanced status (DBT/EMDR). I have been gifted to identify the greatness that lies within people to help counsel and impart wisdom to help individuals flourish on every level.