ELISA KLEIN
MSW MPH LCSW
Psychotherapist
This is what it means to be fully alive--not to always know where you are headed, but to know that eventually, you will arrive.
--Brianna Weist, My Pivot Year
Welcome!
I'm Elisa (she/her/hers).
I am a licensed, clinical social worker providing in-person psychotherapy in the Chapel Hill/Durham area and via telehealth throughout North Carolina. I treat a range of problems and concerns including eating disorders/body image distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, emotion regulation, family of origin, and relationship issues. I see older adolescents (age 16+) and adults of all ages. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for people of all gender identification and sexual orientations.
About Me.
I am a NC transplant originally from New England. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and my graduate degrees in social work and public health from Boston University. I worked for many years in medical social work with various populations, including women's health and HIV/AIDS.
I have specialized training and experience treating the following concerns:
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Body image distress and eating disorders
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Mood and adjustment disorders, such as anxiety and depression
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Relationship difficulties, particularly family of origin challenges
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Emotion dysregulation.
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ADHD and its challenges in partnerships and parenting
I consider myself an eclectic practitioner. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. I am also trained in EMDR, a modality that helps people heal from traumatic memories.
My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and relational. I am guided, both personally and professionally, by the core values of social work: service, social justice, dignity and worth of ALL people, importance of relationships, integrity, and competence.
I reserve a few spots to provide clinical supervision to provisionally licensed practitioners. I am also available for ad-hoc consultation.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and snuggling with my dogs...they make my life complete! I like to play tennis and mahjong, read fiction, and knit. Ask me what I am working on!
Therapy works best when clients feel heard, supported, and safe. If I am not the right fit for you, I will help you find someone else who is.
I look forward to hearing from you!
FAQ
Common Questions, Insurance, and Rates
What kind of insurance do you accept?
I currently accept employer-based Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna, including Blue Advantage, Blue Options, Blue Select, Classic Blue and the North Carolina State Health Plan. I am considered out-of-network for other plans.
Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
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Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
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What is my deductible and has it been met?
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How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
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What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
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What is my co-pay?
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Is approval required from my primary care physician?
If you are looking to use an out of network plan, you will want to call your insurance company to ask:
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Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
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What is my out of network mental health benefit reimbursement rate?
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Do I have a deductible and has it been met?
What forms of payment to do you accept?
Payment is expected at the time of service and can be in the form of check, cash, or major credit card.
What is your cancellation policy?
In order to both organize my practice and guarantee clients regular times, I schedule a single weekly (or biweekly) time slot for a client. Missed sessions are not billable to insurance and may be charged. I reserve the right to charge the cost of the full session when appointments are missed or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice. Missed Session or Late Cancel Fees can be waived for emergent issues only. If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified me at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
What are the fees for a therapy session?
My out-of-pocket fee per 50-minute session is $145.
Do you offer telehealth?
Sessions are available in-person or via secure telehealth. Both types of sessions are covered by insurance and you may choose either type at any time during our work together. I take multiple precautions to prevent the transmission of COVID in my office, including staying up to date on vaccines, keeping the windows open, and using an air purifier.
Contact Me
Elisa Klein, MSW, MPH, LCSW
Pronouns: she/her/hers