Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

Ashland, OR 97520

(541) 255-1355

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Chronic pain group openings - next session begins October 3, 2025. Please link to website for details on Pain Meets Pen: Quieting Chronic Pain with Therapeutic Writing. No availability for individual clients at this time. You might notice a discrepancy between the life you are living and the life/aspects of life you desire. I'm here to help you bridge that gap by creatively guiding you to give voice to various parts of yourself (including parts that are hidden or less acknowledged) as you gain valuable insights and new narratives that enable you to engage in your life and relationships with more skill, authenticity, and ease.

I largely help folks who experience being othered navigate chronic pain or illness, disability, LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodivergence, aging, and hearing loss from a social justice lens. As a therapeutic writing specialist, I integrate expressive writing/journaling exercises into your talk therapy sessions when desired.

As a lesbian, I am especially committed to providing safe and supportive therapy to LGBTQ+ persons. I also bring lived experience and unique clinical expertise to folks with chronic pain, illness, and disability. Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation - I'd like to hear about what's going on and answer any questions you have.

Call or Email Elisa Joy Friedlander now for a free 15 minute consultation - (541) 255-1355

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ashland, OR 97520

(541) 255-1355

I see clients in Oregon and California via a secure, confidential teletherapy platform.

I specialize in Chronic Illness, Autism and Lesbian

$195 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (541) 255-1355

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ashland, OR 97520

(541) 255-1355

I see clients in Oregon and California via a secure, confidential teletherapy platform.

I specialize in Chronic Illness, Autism and Lesbian

$195 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $195
Couple Sessions $220
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
Out of Network

I provide monthly "superbills" for out-of-network reimbursement, and I offer a limited number of reduced fee slots.

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (541) 255-1355

I provide monthly "superbills" for out-of-network reimbursement, and I offer a limited number of reduced fee slots.

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (541) 255-1355

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / T1325 Elisa Joy Friedlander

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 26 years

Attended San Francisco State University, M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 1999

Additional Credentials

License: Board of Behavioral Sciences 1768 / 2014

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (541) 255-1355

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (541) 255-1355

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Chronic Illness
Autism
Lesbian

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Bisexual
Body Image
Cancer
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Deaf - ASL Fluent
Depression
Grief
Hearing Loss
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Relationship Issues
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (541) 255-1355

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (541) 255-1355

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL)

Religion

Jewish

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL)

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Expressive Arts
Family Systems
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Somatic
Therapeutic Writing
Voice Dialogue

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (541) 255-1355

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (541) 255-1355

Groups

Chronic Pain Group (virtual) - Oct 3 - Nov 7, 2025

Hosted by

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Pain Meets Pen: Quieting Chronic Pain with Therapeutic Writing™ Our focus is on personal process, self-discovery, and healing - not craft (no writing experience required). This is a guided 6-session personal development workshop (not a psychodynamic group) that uses evidence-based practices and creative processes to enhance the well-being of those with chronic pain/illness. Please visit www.inktoinsight.com and choose "Upcoming Workshops" to learn more. Contact Elisa@inktoinsight.com with the subject "Pain Meets Pen" for a screening intake (required before registration). Next group begins October 3, 2025!

Expertise

Chronic Pain

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$30-$60

Group Meets

Every Fri 12 P.M. - 2 P.M.

Location

Virtual

Ashland, OR 97520

Email Elisa Joy Friedlander about this group or call - (541) 255-1355

Journaling Circle: Life Changes & Transitions

Hosted by

Elisa Joy Friedlander

This group is FULL. Please check back, or subscribe to my newsletter to hear about future groups. ~ Journaling group designed for participants to learn and practice multiple journaling techniques for personal growth. Join a supportive, virtual community of people who have never journaled, as well as long-time journal writers, to unleash creativity, express joy, work through difficulties, celebrate life transitions, improve decision-making skills, explore/learn from dreams, and more. This group offers therapeutic benefits but is not a psychotherapy group or a substitute for psychotherapy. Please link to my website for information or visit www.InkToInsight.com.

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40

Group Meets

Every Sun

Location

Virtual platform

Ashland, OR 97520

Email Elisa Joy Friedlander about this group or call - (541) 255-1355

Poetry and Expressive Writing Groups

Hosted by

Elisa Joy Friedlander

Please check back or subscribe to my newsletter (link to website, or go to www.inktoinsight.com) to hear about upcoming poetry and expressive writing groups. Thank you.

Email Elisa Joy Friedlander about this group or call - (541) 255-1355