Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
With over 15 years of dedicated practice, I specialize in providing compassionate mental health therapy tailored to individual needs. My approach emphasizes collaboration, warmth, and active engagement, empowering clients to explore their unique experiences and identities. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, and feminist therapy to address concerns like eating disorders, gender identity exploration, anxiety, and trauma.Committed to fostering self-acceptance and growth, I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. My practice adheres to health-at-every-size principles and offers sliding scale options to ensure accessibility for all individuals seeking healing.
Services
Eating Concerns
Gender Identity Support
Individual Therapy
Initial Assessment
Consultation Services
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of specialized experience in eating disorder and gender identity therapy.
- Our practice integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR and dialectical behavioral therapy.
- We provide sliding scale fees to ensure accessible mental health care.
- Our approach prioritizes client expertise and collaborative treatment planning.
- We specialize in intersectional identity exploration and trauma-informed care.
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association (APA)
Services
Eating Concerns
Specialized treatment for disordered eating patterns and body image issues. Utilizes health-at-every-size principles to foster food peace and body acceptance. Addresses emotional and psychological factors contributing to eating concerns through individualized therapy sessions.
Gender Identity Support
Affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Includes identity exploration, coping strategies for societal challenges, and WPATH-compliant assessments for medical transition. Focuses on self-acceptance and authentic gender expression in a supportive environment.
Individual Therapy
Customized mental health treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Combines evidence-based modalities with client-driven goals to develop coping strategies and promote emotional resilience through weekly therapy sessions.
Initial Assessment
Comprehensive 60-minute session to discuss presenting concerns and treatment goals. Establishes personalized therapy plans and fee structures while determining appropriate session frequency and therapeutic approaches for ongoing care.
Consultation Services
Free 20-minute phone consultations to discuss therapeutic needs and determine treatment fit. Provides opportunity to ask questions about therapy approach and logistical considerations before beginning services.
People
Elizabeth Asta
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Asta is a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in eating disorders, gender identity, and trauma recovery. Her collaborative approach combines evidence-based techniques with client-centered care to promote lasting personal growth.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
I specialize in eating disorders, gender identity exploration, trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
I am in-network with Aetna and provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement with other providers.
What is your therapy approach?
I use a collaborative, client-centered approach integrating dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, feminist therapy, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, I offer limited sliding scale spots for clients unable to afford standard fees.
How do you support gender identity exploration?
I provide a safe space for gender exploration, including WPATH-guided assessments for gender confirmation letters when needed.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The free 20-minute consultation discusses your needs and determines if we're a good fit for therapy.