Dr. Elaine Espada
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Elaine Espada is a Licensed Psychologist and founder of Beacon Therapy Group. Dr. Espada received her undergraduate degree from Boston University and completed her doctorate degree at William James College. She completed pre-doctoral trainings at:
- The Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute
- Massachusetts Mental Health Center/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School
- Boston Public Schools
Prior to starting her private practice, Dr. Espada worked at Harvard Medical School for 10 years where she worked on several national and international, landmark mental health research programs.
Areas of Focus:
Her extensive training in cutting edge treatments allows her to treat a variety of issues with expertise in treating
- trauma/dissociation
- anxiety, depression
- college transition
- academic issues
- life transition
- relationship difficulties
- parenting struggles.
Therapeutic Approach:
I focus on developing a strong, trusting relationship with each of my clients through my professional yet laid back approach. I teach clients hands on coping skills to manage their everyday stressors. As a trauma specialist, I utilize my extensive therapeutic toolkit to aid client’s on identifying and resolving their symptoms at their root causes.
Advanced Trainings:
- EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant In Training
- EMDRIA Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) clinician
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART)
- Certification in Traumatic Stress Studies, The Trauma Center at JRI
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification, Boston University
- Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Treatment Framework
- Certified Yoga Teacher
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga, The Trauma Center at JRI
Getting started is easy.
Schedule your first appointment today.
Step 1
Complete the Consultation Form
Begin your journey by filling out our initial consultation form. This helps us understand your needs and match you with the right expert.
Step 2
Schedule Your Appointment
We'll review your form and schedule you with a therapist who specializes in treating your specific concerns.
Step 3
Meet with Your Therapist
Finally, you'll meet with your therapist to start working on your healing path together.
