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Hi there, I'm Elka.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward reaching out for help! Finding the right therapist can be hard, but I’ve learned it often comes down to two things: personality and treatment approach. I’ll describe each of these to help clarify if I might be the therapist for you.
By nature, I am calm, compassionate, and purpose-driven. I like to understand what we do and why, and bring this intentionality to my work as a therapist. I’ve worked across higher levels of care with people navigating eating disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. I feel humbled by the stories that are shared with me and promise not to judge.
In my experience, talking alone isn’t always enough, so I use evidence-based, embodied approaches that help you access what’s beneath the surface and shift what keeps you stuck. My goal is to help you reconnect with the full range of human emotions so you can feel more fully alive and move toward what’s meaningful to you.
Where to Start
Starting therapy doesn’t have to mean you have it all figured out. We’ll begin wherever you are, and see if working together feels like a fit.
Schedule below to book a free 15-minute consultation or feel free to reach out to me via email with any questions:
Email: elka@cubacubcounseling.com
Recent Blog Posts:
EDeology Podcast: This is your trigger warning!
In this episode, I discuss why this podcast has no content rules and how I address information that might be triggering to the listener. I also do a deep dive into the question, can words cause harm? More on Elka: https://cubacubcounseling.com/ Elka’s book, Binge Eating Demystified https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD493WZ3
EDeology Podcast: Dialogue: Is eating disorder treatment evidence-based, heart-led, or some of both? Family-Based Treatment meets Somatic therapy
How do we know what is real? There is a growing number of treatment modalities, each with its own acronyms and catchphrases. There is also a large diversity of opinions around issues related to food, health, and eating disorder recovery. How do we know what treatment approach to follow? In
EDeology Podcast: Does lived-experience matter in clinical work? With David Wiss, PhD, RDN, IFMCP
When we argue with other clinicians about treatment-related issues, it’s natural to focus almost exclusively on content. And when it doesn’t go well, we often attribute that to the wrongness of the other person’s position. We might accuse them of perpetuating harm, or being small-minded or out of touch with