Psychotherapy grounded in research
and practiced with care
Elisa Nebolsine, LCSW
In-Person & Tele-Therapy
in
Alexandria, VA
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Creating meaningful change through therapy
We live in a sort of illusion that our thoughts about ourselves is absolute or at least a constant and the ‘norm’.
Change happens when you begin to explore your mind and lived experience with more awareness. You'll begin to notice that what you've been unaware of has been creating what you call 'your reality'.
We’ll explore your thoughts, experiences that have shaped you and relate it to your current lived life.
Therapeutic alliance is key to breakthroughs and profound healing.
I invite you to discover yourself in a new way and play with new possibilities for your life. Come here to be seen, be heard without any preconception or judgement. And be ready to commit to yourself for deep change!
"Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
C.G. JUNG
About
Elisa Nebolsine, LCSW
Therapist, Educator and Author
Twenty-five years of clinical practice, and I still believe that I have the best job. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist who believes relationships are powerful, research is necessary, and life is supposed to feel meaningful. I work with adults and teens in my Alexandria, VA office as well as online.
I am an adjunct faculty member at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, Catholic University of America School of Social Work. I teach CBT to therapists nationwide. Washingtonian Magazine has named me a "top therapist" in four distinct categories.
Therapy for
ADULT INDIVIDUALS
Our sessions help you delve into your past experiences and connect them to the current struggles you’re experiencing.
It’s a chance to examine how core beliefs shaped by childhood influence your thought patterns and behaviors.
Our work together is goal-oriented, direct and transparent. And while I’m the expert on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), you’re the expert on you. We work collaboratively to determine the path forward.
CHILDREN & TEENS
In our therapy sessions, we approach the challenges your children or teens may be facing with curiosity and creativity. Through a lens of non-judgment, we recognize that their struggles and imbalances offer valuable insights into potential root causes.
I provide a creative and individualized approach that is both age-appropriate and developmentally suitable. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to engage with the remarkable changes occurring in young minds, supporting children and teens as they evolve into the best versions of themselves.
Books
Your Amazing Teen Brain
The teen brain is powerful! Everything feels more intense, life is more dramatic, and at times, more overwhelming. Your Amazing Teen Brain is a user’s manual for the teen brain. It teaches teens to harness the strengths and compensate for the vulnerabilities unique to this age.
The Grit Workbook for Kids
If you have a child who is easily sidelined by obstacles, has trouble bouncing back from setbacks, melts down easily, or gives up quickly when things get tough—you may worry about their ability to succeed in our competitive, high-pressure world.
So, how can you help your child develop grit—a trait that embodies tenacity and self-control?
Fortunately, grit can be learned.
Thoughts and Feelings for Teens
A Workbook
Available in 2025
CBT Resource
for Therapists
TRAINING & CONSULTS
WORKSHOPS
CUSTOM TRAININGS
You’re a therapist because you value connection, believe in healing and care about the process.
Explore the rich history and theory behind Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and learn how to effectively integrate it into your practice. Together, we'll uncover how CBT can deepen the therapeutic process for your clients.
If you're seeking greater focus and depth in your therapeutic relationships, CBT provides the structure and accountability to help you achieve those goals.
See my current or upcoming training & consults, workshops and custom trainings, all taught in a way that’s fun and engaging and I believe you’ll begin to love CBT.
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THERAPY FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN & TEENS
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