Elaina Gillespie, LAMFT

One of the most meaningful aspects of life is our capacity to grow—to better understand ourselves and strengthen our relationships. At various points, we face challenges that test our sense of self and connection to others. Therapy offers a powerful space to reflect, gain insight, and develop tools that support healing, clarity, and emotional well-being. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside clients facing some of life’s most complex struggles. I enjoy the collaborative process of therapy and supporting couples, individuals, and families work through trauma, reduce anxiety, lift depression, repair relationships, and deepen their self awareness.

I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist with a master’s degree from Northwestern University. I’m currently completing the supervision phase of certification in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and have advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Safe and Sound Protocol.

My clinical experience includes residential treatment with high-risk adolescents and complex family systems, as well as outpatient work with a broad range of individuals, couples, and families. I focus on anxiety and OCD, trauma recovery, depression, relational dynamics, and betrayal trauma. My work is grounded in systems theory and attachment informed care, with a commitment to  evidence-based approaches.