Therapeutic Training & Background
My approach is deeply relational, and I draw from narrative therapy, internal family systems (IFS), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I often integrate aspects of exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and radically open DBT (RO-DBT) into my work as well.
I have experience working with all ages and in both inpatient psych settings and outpatient. I have training in treating eating disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. I am deeply passionate about advocacy work in for eating disorders, working to increase access to care and quality services.
I earned my Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. I am currently under the supervision of Kelsey Esser, MSW, LCSW. At The Current, I serve on the Child & Adolescent Consultation Team, Eating Disorder Consultation Team, and the RO-DBT Consultation Team.
Meet Your Therapist
Elise Smith, MSW
Service Rate & Insurance
Elise is in network with United Healthcare and considered out of network for all other insurances. Elise’s self pay rate is $110 per therapy hour and $150 for initial assessments.
Focus Areas & Specialties
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and college-age students navigating eating disorders and disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, OCD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression, identity exploration, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
Professional Style
Therapy can be challenging and scary and silly and awkward and beautiful. My goal is to support you in meeting your goals while holding space for, embracing, and honoring the full range of your experience. I show up to sessions authentically and invite my clients to do the same.
I also believe therapy doesn’t happen in a vacuum and that it’s deeply connected to the world we live in. Together, we’ll explore how current events, systems, and societal expectations are shaping your experience and impacting your mental health.
Wherever you’re at in your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and curiosity.
About Elise
Hi! My name is Elise. I work with children, adolescents, and college age students navigating eating disorders & disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety, OCD, suicidal thoughts, self harm, and depression. I am also passionate about supporting folks navigating identity and LGBTQIA+ concerns.