Elise Merlo, LMSW
Therapist
Ages Served
Children (under 12), Adolescents & Teens, Adults (up to 40)
Expertise
Anxiety and Trauma Disorders, Adolescent and Child Disorders, Mood Disorders
Services Offered
Adult Therapy/Counseling (Individual), Child and Adolescent Therapy/Counseling
Treatment Approach
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Attachment-based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused, Humanistic, Strengths-Based Therapy
Specialties
Adolescent/Child Issues, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Peer Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sports Performance, Stress, Suicidal Ideation
About
Elise's approach to therapy is client-centered and uses Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Humanistic Theory. Her background is in school social work, and she comes from almost 10 years of experience working with students.
Elise’s passion is providing accessible mental health care for all and ensuring everyone feels heard and welcomed. Elise enjoys working at Bloom because of her shared mission to ensure that nobody feels alone.
Education & Experience
Elise earned a Bachelor’s degree from McDaniel College and a Master’s degree from the Catholic University of America in social work.
Languages Spoken
English
Licensed In
Maryland
Gender
Woman
Ethnicity
Mixed Race
A Little Bit About Me
"I enjoy playing tennis and spending time with my family."
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