Elissa Jarvis

Are you looking for a safe place to heal from life’s stressors and become more like the person God created you to be? As a licensed clinical psychologist and certified clinical trauma professional, my goal is to meet you where you are and foster hope in your capacity to heal and thrive. I am passionate about providing culturally sensitive services with individuals who often fall through the cracks of mental health care. I also strive to provide counseling services that are based in both biblical principles and scientific evidence. I specialize in working with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and the aftereffects of relational trauma. I tend to use an integrative approach to treatment that draws heavily from the models of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). From my experience, I find that emotional wounds heal most effectively when certain key factors are present: - A safe space to be honest and vulnerable, without fear of judgment. - A corrective and healthy therapeutic relationship. - A holistic treatment approach that incorporates body, mind, and spirit. - An opportunity to experience new skills during the therapy session, rather than just talking about them. - A willingness to keep doing the hard work outside of sessions. I graduated from Regent University in 2018, and I have been licensed in the state of Virginia since 2019. I have authority to practice interjurisdictional psychology, as granted by the PSYPACT Commission; thus, I am able to provide services in the following PSYPACT-participating states: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters, going for nature walks, reading nonfiction, and actively participating in church ministry through discipleship, leadership support, and piano playing. I serve alongside my husband, who pastors a congregation that is affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church International.