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