Elise Froistad

My communication style

I ask questions to help you consider your experience and what is or is not working, help you identify and express your feelings and needs, make observations to help you gain awareness to make changes, connect your past to your present, and support and encourage.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have been a helper all my life. I enjoy getting to know people, and relationships are important to me. I am curious about who people are and what makes them unique. I want people to live as good a life as they can, so counseling seemed to be a good fit.

My goals for you

Goals can be helpful, but they can also be a burden if the foundation is not set to achieve them. I use goals as a guide, often shaped by my clients' ability and desire to set achievable goals. We need direction and purpose so that a larger goal can be set.

Our first session

In my first session, I hope to get to know you—what brings you in at this point in your life, but also just to learn about you. I ask questions, but also provide time to answer questions about the process or me, and how I might be helpful. I summarize what I have heard and discuss a working plan to move forward.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian