Dr. Elise Elesa Ann Barrera

Her approach

Elise’s approach emphasizes client empowerment, setting the goals of therapy together, and continually evaluating what’s working. She is particularly concerned with the impact of loss and trauma, and with evidence-based interventions that support optimal emotional, physical, and relational health.

Experience

• Domestic relations, mediation, and child advocacyThrough the Texas and New Mexico court systems
• Behavioral health therapistPrivate nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center
• CounselorFamily services center
• Social workerLas Cruces Public Schools
• Social services directorShort-term rehabilitation nursing center and transitional care unit
• MSW social workerHome health company

Before social work

Before becoming a social worker, Elise served as an officer in the United States Navy, and worked as an educator and a health physicist.