Elyse Daignault, LICSW

Elyse Daignault is a seasoned therapist who brings more than two decades of hands-on experience to work with a wide range of clients. She maintains a stress-focused, pragmatic approach that balances directness with warmth, often using humor alongside deeper therapeutic work to create an honest, human connection.

Rather than strictly following a single manual, Elyse adapts methods to what is most effective for each person, offering straightforward feedback while also engaging in reflective, emotionally informed interventions. She is experienced supporting people with complex and high-risk concerns, including personality disorders, histories of self-harm, and multiple suicide attempts. Elyse has also worked extensively with LBGQ clients and is well respected by colleagues for her ability to handle challenging cases with steadiness and skill.

Her style is candid and relational, focused on practical coping and meaningful change while acknowledging the harder parts of recovery. Clients who want a therapist who is real, attentive, and willing to confront difficult material alongside moments of levity may find her approach well suited to their needs.

Evidence-informed approaches and online therapy options

Elyse draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. CBT is goal-oriented and often useful for people looking to change patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to explore interpersonal patterns and deepen emotional awareness, which can strengthen relationships and address issues tied to attachment and intimacy. EFT helps people understand and shift the emotional responses that shape how they connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Elyse collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains responsive and effective. This collaborative process helps determine whether CBT, EFT, trauma-focused techniques, or a combination will best support progress.

Online therapy with Elyse is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and life situations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.