Elise Stark
Counselor, LPC
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Let's Connect (860) 485-7913
Elise Stark is a Licensed Professional Counselor and doctoral student dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. She brings broad experience across medical, family, academic, and community settings. With over ten years working with seniors and their families, Elise has a deep understanding of the emotional, cognitive, and relational challenges of aging and caregiving. She also specializes in helping parents strengthen relationships with their children and build resilience, communication, and connection.
Elise has experience working with various adult age groups, from college-aged to retired adults, addressing identity, stress, life transitions, and academic or relationship challenges. A certified life coach, she blends therapy with practical goal setting. She specializes in trauma, workplace stress, and major life changes, and is trained in CBT, DBT, CBT-I,
Elise brings over 14 years of experience as a foster and adoptive parent working with the Department of Children and Families. This lived experience strengthens her trauma-informed, family-centered approach. Compassionate and collaborative, she supports individuals and families as they heal, grow, and build fulfilling lives.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ConnectiCare
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Elise Stark
Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (860) 485-7913
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 3517 Elise Stark
Elise Stark
Counselor, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (860) 485-7913
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Age
Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
Elise Stark
Counselor, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (860) 485-7913