I'm very pleased with the help I'm getting. Thank you.
Elisa Doebler-Irvine, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Elisa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Elisa. View 26 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Oregon
Recent reviews
Elisa has been a pivotal reason I have been able to remain as stable as possible during a rapidly changing, and challenging family dynamic. She has also provided positive and caring resources to assist my understanding of the situation.
More about Elisa
- 28 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I have been a counselor for over 28 years seeing individuals, couples and families across the lifespan and from all walks of life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon. I completed my master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark College and a PhD specializing in Marriage & Family Therapy from Kansas State University. I also completed a two-year post-graduate program in Clinical Human Sexuality at the Menninger Clinic. This blend of training has been useful as I help my clients address both individual and relationship issues (whether their partner joins them or not). I find that, often, the individual and relationship struggles overlap. I have worked in traditional out-patient mental health settings, residential treatment, private practice, forensic assessment and consulting as well as taught for several universities. During my years as a counselor, I have worked with clients struggling with a wide range of issues including those related to depression and anxiety,
adjusting to life changes, relationships, parenting, eating and body image, trauma, substance abuse, anger management, divorce/separation, and sexual abuse.
My counseling style is characterized by collaboration and respect. I tend to have a client-centered view and use psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral strategies. I believe that the systems of which people are a part (family, social, and cultural, for example) have a significant impact on their health and happiness as well as their pain and distress. Commonly, people set out to solve a problem only to have the solution turn out to be unhelpful or even unhealthy over time. I focus on helping clients address the original issues so as to let go of the now-troublesome solution. I have a deep interest in Positive Psychology and believe that there are many ways in which people can increase their own well-being and happiness in their daily lives. I incorporate many interventions from this field into my counseling practice. It can be that removing the pain or discomfort in life doesn't necessarily bring deep happiness and well-being. There are many ways to enhance this in one's life to create resilience when future challenges show up.
If this sounds like a fit with your needs, let's get started!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Licenses
Elisa Doebler-Irvine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124237342.
- LPC · Oregon · C1268 · Expires March 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Elisa Doebler-Irvine
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I'm very pleased with the help I'm getting. Thank you.
Elisa has been a pivotal reason I have been able to remain as stable as possible during a rapidly changing, and challenging family dynamic. She has also provided positive and caring resources to assist my understanding of the situation.
I cannot speak highly enough of my time with Elisa, with whom I met near-weekly for three years. She ushered me through one of the most challenging and complex periods of my (and our world's!) life with wisdom, kindness, good humor, and a level of insight that I have found to be incredibly rare anywhere. Elisa is flawlessly professional, highly knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to listen to, contemplate, and respond to concerns. Not only is she incredibly thoughtful and thorough, she draws from a wealth of experience and modalities, and has always been willing to meet me where I am and wish to be, while gently pointing me in important directions for growth. In my decades of therapy, this has been one of the most productive and positive experiences I have ever had. I sing Elisa's, and by extension Better Help's, praises far and wide. She has truly bettered my life. I do not know how I would have made it through the pandemic and all that it spawned without her; thanks to her expert guidance, my mental, emotional, and spiritual health are even better now than they were pre-pandemic. Thank you, Elisa, and thank you, Better Help.
You feel simply lucky to find a therapist that meets your needs. Effortlessly, Elisa helps me identify things by the questions she asks, ideas she proposes, and giving me time to look closer at what I'm truly experiencing. Elisa is a very professional and too good of a therapist to ever doubt what's lacking, I'm honored to share my story with her, she validates me and makes me feel heard.
She is great, very compassionate and an attentive listener. She will send messages to help aid the therapeutic process between sessions. If you're willing to do the work, she will help you get to a place of understanding and developing some of your blind spots.
Elisa has been a gift from the universe. She has an incredible delth of insight and ability to help you see the issues. Not nky to see what the problems are but give you the tools and support u need to fix them. THANK YOU Elisa, for giving me my happy hack.
I so appreciate the insight Elisa gives me in every session. She always remembers where we've been and where we're going, is able to help me refine/define goals, and she's practical in her approach. She's a good fit for me and I'm grateful!
Elisa understands that life can be a little chaotic sometimes and is a great ear to talk to. She helps me focus on the positive and find the joy in life.
So amazing and helpful! Always is giving me wonderful advice that helps my bad days and also my good ones.
Easy to talk with and always gives back thoughtful responses
Elisa is a gift from the universe! She has the RARE quality of blending compassion, empathy, understanding, patience and true, genuine caring with an insight into the core of your issue and the ability to help YOU SEE and fix your own issues. With her help understanding and guidance, I have gruen leaps and bounds from where I was and thighs I could be! THANK YOU ELISA
I have been working with Elisa weekly for 5 months now. Simply put, she has been indispensable to me and my family while we navigate a time of incredibly stressful transition. I have been in counseling on and off for decades, and have had the great fortune of working with several highly skilled therapists; Elisa brings a level of insight and skill that exceed all expectations. She is smart, receptive, responsive, and solutions-oriented. She is a remarkably clear and articulate communicator. She is incredibly knowledgeable and detailed in her responses, both written and in person. She brings in a variety of therapeutic tools to meet me where I need to be met at any given moment. She genuinely cares about my family's well-being, going above and beyond to support us, particularly when crises arise. I am so grateful to be working with Elisa! She has made a world of difference in our lives.
Elisa was very attentive and was able to ask very thought provoking questions. She made me feel extremely comfortable and helped me see things from different points of views. After our first session I really felt comfortable opening up and being authentic in the room. I was able to make so much progress because Elise is very conversational, so our discussions evolved and grew very easily.
So kind and helpful and always very supportive!
Elisa has helped me get through a major trauma and opened my heart and mind to the potential of myself. Being able to communicate through the app helps immensely. It has taken my healing to a new level. I am grateful for her insight and attention to my mental health. 10/10 would recommend.
Elisa is in a word PHENOMENAL. She has helped me understand myself and grow emotionally, leaps and bounds ahead of what I hoped was possible for myself in such a short period of time. I'm constantly stunned by the depth of insight she has into me. I have a happiness and stabily and trust in myself I never thought possible. She GENUINELY cares and fights for me as a person and my happiness. I could never repay all she's done for me and my family. THANK YOU ELISA, YOU ARE A REAR GEM
Elisa has been so amazing and supportive during the entire counseling process. She has helped me set and reach many goals to help get my life more in control. I am so thankful for the tools she has given me and the support she provided me with. Elisa is fantastic at being your cheerleader and she wants to see you succeed. Elisa is also really great at giving suggestions and different viewpoints on a situation to get you thinking about how you can handle it best. Thank you for being awesome Elisa! I'd recommend you to anyone looking for help.
Talking to Elisa is like talking to a best friend that knows just what to say. She truly listens to me and gives such amazing in-depth advice based off the information I give her. It’s blatantly obvious she cares about her clients and is there for them every step of the way. I am so thankful to have her professional help!
Elisa is wonderful. She helped me with such compassion, intelligence, and empathy. I highly recommend her.
I started therapy in a crisis that was wrapped in so many layers. Elisa has seen me through the initial trauma and patiently helped me peel back and examine the road blocks and issues that have been holding me back. She listens and responds both in the moment and via recaps throughout the week. I am slowly healing and Elisa reminds me to allow myself grace during this period of growth. I am grateful to have her as a therapist and would highly recommend her.
Elisa is professional, insightful, understanding, and kind.
Ms. Doebler-Irvine is such a cool, sweet, pragmatic and caring therapist! She always provides empathy, is able to reflect and show yourself back to you, so that you can understand yourself better. She is very good at seeking patterns and is a very good listener. I was nervous in starting therapy through an app, but she has made me feel so comfortable and good since day 1! Anyone would be lucky to have her has a therapist.
My counselor provides me with thorough feedback. I feel heard .
In the short time I have been in contact with my counselor, Elisa, she has provided me with a great deal of support and understanding, advice and compassion.
Dr. Elisa Doebler-Irvine made the experience of reaching out for therapy in a virtual forum an easy one. She responds quickly and always puts thoughtful insight into her replies. I was cautiously optimistic that I would be paired up with someone who would be able to lend insight into areas of improvement in my life. However, Dr. Elisa Doebler-Irvine was never judgmental. She gave me worksheets or helped me break down my own frame of thinking. She is clearly a talented therapist who will be helping people for a long time to come.
I was shocked by how easy it is to talk to Elisa. It feels like a smart, insightful pen-pal who happens to have a ton of experience and expertise. Her style is gentle but she has already pointed me toward great ideas and resources. I am feeling hopeful for the first time in a long while.
Frequently asked questions
Does Elisa Doebler-Irvine offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Elisa Doebler-Irvine works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Elisa Doebler-Irvine speak?
Elisa Doebler-Irvine speaks English.
How many years of experience does Elisa Doebler-Irvine have?
Elisa Doebler-Irvine has 28 years of experience.
Where is Elisa Doebler-Irvine licensed to practice?
Elisa Doebler-Irvine is licensed to practice in Oregon.
Does Elisa Doebler-Irvine accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Elisa Doebler-Irvine does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Elisa Doebler-Irvine offer?
Elisa Doebler-Irvine offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Elisa Doebler-Irvine?
Elisa Doebler-Irvine can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Elisa Doebler-Irvine?
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