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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and bipolar
- Compassion fatigue
About Elise
LICSW in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience, Elise Boulay focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She names communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety as additional focus areas. Elise has worked in roles that involved older adults, adults with disabilities, people who use drugs, people who hear voices, and people with complex trauma. She holds an MA and a Doctor of Social Work from Simmons University and uses that background in her work.
Elise approaches sessions with direct attention to respect and sensitivity. She pays attention to her own background and biases and discusses how these might shape the therapeutic relationship. Conversations and any treatment plans are adapted to the person in front of her rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.
In practice she helps people talk through immediate problems and the patterns that keep those problems happening. That can mean focusing on stress regulation, managing symptoms of anxiety or bipolar disorder, or addressing behaviors related to substance use. She also works with people who are managing the emotional toll of caregiving or clinical duties, described as compassion fatigue.
Elise’s clinical experience includes both direct care and managerial roles. That background informs practical supports such as problem-solving, care coordination, and service navigation when those issues come up in sessions. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins on progress.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. People can expect conversations that aim to clarify problems, test small changes, and build skills relevant to daily life. To begin she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Elise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem-solving. One common approach is practical symptom management, which involves identifying troubling patterns, testing small changes, and building routines that reduce anxiety and stress. This helps with everyday symptoms and crisis stabilization.She also addresses trauma-related problems through structured, paced work that emphasizes safety and gradual processing. That kind of approach looks at how past experiences affect current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and it supports learning new ways to respond.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That assessment happens over the first few sessions and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule therapy around work or caregiving, or avoid commuting, depending on the format offered by the therapist.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts dialog and plans to each person. Sessions are collaborative and focus on clarifying problems and testing practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience, including both direct care and clinical management roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and a Doctor of Social Work and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.