Elizabeth Chase (she/her)

Depression can emerge for a variety of reasons - major life events, important transitions, losses, living in survival mode, failures, disappointments, burn out. The experience of depression can range from overwhelming sadness or anger, to hopelessness or numbness. Therapy can help offer relief.

People function as caregivers within their relationships, family dynamics, or even professional roles as teachers, medical professionals, administrators, or clergy. Caregivers may excel at taking care of others, but can sometimes struggle in understanding their own needs or asking for help. Caregivers may also experience unique stressors as they manage their roles. In therapy, we can acknowledge the joys and pains of serving in a caregiving role.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I define trauma as anything that overwhelms our internal resources. I have particular expertise in addressing religious trauma, medical trauma, sexual trauma, and other forms of interpersonal trauma. I offer unique specialization in religious trauma, including supporting those leaving or recovering from involvement with high-demand religious communities.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I define trauma as anything that overwhelms our internal resources. I have particular expertise in addressing medical trauma, sexual trauma, and other forms of interpersonal trauma. I offer unique specialization in religious trauma, including supporting those leaving or recovering from involvement with high-demand religious communities.

I can provide meaningful trauma-focused work in exploring the impact of a religious upbringing or processing past involvement in insular religious communities. Exploring religious trauma, processing experiences, and reflecting on faith (or lack thereof) can be both challenging and deeply life-affirming. My goal is to support each person in moving toward a life worth living, and to develop their own personal understanding of what exactly that means.