finding hope, solace, and meaning in the mud

Elisa Spykstra, MA, LPC

  • "I've been with Elisa for about a year now and I've never met someone more understanding or welcoming. She listens without judgement and continues to help me in any way that I need it. I absolutely love Elisa and am so grateful that I found her."

    MF

  • "I started seeing Elisa this year and she has been amazing. What I enjoy most about our visits is how well she listens and adapts to my needs. She frequently asks how I am feeling about our sessions and if she could be doing more. She challenges me. She encourages me. She has been so valuable in my journey of learning to love myself. Trust me, Elisa is the right therapist for you."

    AL

  • "Elisa has a gift in sitting with her clients while they process through difficulty, offering a caring presence and understanding of pain while also holding hope for them. I highly recommend Elisa as an amazing therapist!"

    JJ

  • "Elisa is a wonderful counselor- a true partner in your journey, championing you through life's different turns. She has great wisdom and is incredibly easy to relate to. She is kind, patient, and is careful to treat each issue with patience and respect. She is just great! Her office is also super comfy and relaxing which makes the whole process of therapy an easier one :)"

    ST

My Approach

As a therapist I am passionate about making the journey with you. Hoping to empower you to further understand your experiences and tend to your wounds. I believe that when a safe space is created within a relational context to name, understand, and feel our experiences, we can begin working towards healing and growth.

In order to begin the work towards more wholehearted living, we must first take the time to understand our story, how we have learned to relate to people through our early experiences, the coping strategies we picked up, and the vows we began to make. As we bravely begin to understand our unique journey, we can begin to engage and live differently. We can begin to heal.

My Specialties

Anxiety

EMDR

ADHD

Spirituality and religion

Grief

Self Esteem

Trauma

Relationship Issues