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Elisha Farley

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Elisha

Elisha Farley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family tensions, addiction concerns, trauma and grief, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses issues such as self-esteem, intimacy, parenting challenges, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation.

She draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to match interventions to the goals clients bring. Elisha aims to create an environment where clients feel seen and supported as they explore change.

She encourages practical problem solving alongside personal insight, helping clients build coping skills and clearer communication patterns. Seeking help is framed as a collaborative process, and she supports people as they pursue a more balanced and meaningful life in ways that fit their needs and preferences.

Practical therapeutic approaches for remote care

Elisha draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping strategies while keeping the person's values and experiences central to the work. CBT offers structured ways to examine thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, and client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration to foster self-awareness and growth.

She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help people manage emotional reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can be useful for trauma recovery, stress, and everyday coping. Together these approaches allow for both skills training and deeper exploration of life challenges in a manner shaped by the client's goals and preferences. The therapist treats finding the right mix of methods as a collaborative process and will work with each person to tailor the approach that best fits their needs.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and location. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and fit therapy into a busy schedule while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Elisha supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues among other topics.
What is the therapist's overall therapeutic style?
The approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring the work to each client's needs and goals. Sessions combine practical skill-building with exploration of personal meaning.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Elisha brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice, providing both long-term insight and skill-based interventions across a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with licence details PA LCSW CW018663 and NJ LCSW 44sc06051800, and is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessLife purposePost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Languages

English