Elyse Daignault, LICSW
Seasoned, stress-focused therapist with practical methods
- Stress focused care
- Works with trauma
- Uses warmth and humor
About Elyse Daignault
Elyse Daignault is a seasoned therapist who brings a practical, stress-focused approach to clinical work. With over two decades of experience, she combines clinical skill and real-world sensibility to support people facing complex challenges. She holds an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), which reflects advanced training and independent clinical practice in social work.
Her style is flexible rather than strictly manualized - Elyse often adapts techniques to fit each person's needs and is direct and candid in sessions. She balances the heavier parts of therapy with moments of levity, using humor alongside deeper therapeutic work to help clients stay engaged through difficult material.
Elyse is well respected in her current setting and is experienced with higher-acuity cases, including people with personality disorders, histories of self-injury, and multiple suicide attempts. She has also worked extensively with LGBT clients and with a wide range of populations, drawing on a long history of hands-on clinical practice to address stress, trauma, relationship struggles, mood concerns, and other presenting issues.
Her style is flexible rather than strictly manualized - Elyse often adapts techniques to fit each person's needs and is direct and candid in sessions. She balances the heavier parts of therapy with moments of levity, using humor alongside deeper therapeutic work to help clients stay engaged through difficult material.
Elyse is well respected in her current setting and is experienced with higher-acuity cases, including people with personality disorders, histories of self-injury, and multiple suicide attempts. She has also worked extensively with LGBT clients and with a wide range of populations, drawing on a long history of hands-on clinical practice to address stress, trauma, relationship struggles, mood concerns, and other presenting issues.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFertility issuesLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elyse Daignault have?
Elyse Daignault has 24 years of experience.
Is Elyse Daignault a licensed therapist?
Yes, Elyse Daignault holds these credentials: LICSW. License details: MA LICSW LICSW1028576.
In which languages does Elyse Daignault provide therapy?
English
Where is Elyse Daignault located?
Massachusetts
How can I work with Elyse Daignault as my therapist?
You can work with Elyse Daignault through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elyse Daignault work with international clients?
Yes, Elyse Daignault works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elyse Daignault cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Elyse Daignault draws on several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and many day-to-day challenges by teaching practical skills and coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes understanding and reshaping emotional responses, particularly in relationships and issues of intimacy, helping people and couples access and express underlying feelings in ways that foster connection. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and making sense of traumatic experiences, helping clients manage strong reactions and work toward greater stability and functioning.Elyse approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time and encourages active collaboration so the plan evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility and easier access to ongoing care. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from a distance, including for clients in other countries.