Meet Elyse Panzella, MA

Elyse Panzella
Virtual Wheaton

Elyse Panzella earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of St. Francis and Master of Clinical and Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Children and Adolescents from Lewis University. 

Elyse has experience working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood regulation, grief, self-esteem challenges, and stress. She offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs, with attention to each client’s strengths. Elyse places importance on the therapeutic relationship, as this leads to lasting and meaningful change. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness in her practice. Elyse has a collaborative approach when working with clients, creating a space where clients feel safe, comfortable, and heard. 

In her pastime, Elyse enjoys watching movies, running, and reading. 

Strong attention to my needs and providing a safe space to help through my struggles.

— LOA Patient

Education:

Lewis University

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

University of St. Francis

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

Minor in Criminal and Social Justice

Clinical Interests:

ADHD & Executive FunctioningAdolescent AnxietyAgoraphobiaAllergy AnxietyAnger ManagementBlood Injury PhobiaChild AnxietyDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Driving AnxietyFear of DogsFear of FlyingFood Allergy AnxietyGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Harm OCDHealth AnxietyHoardingLGBTQIA+ CommunityMulticultural CounselingObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Panic DisorderPerfectionismPerformance & Public Speaking AnxietyPhobiasRelationship OCDSchool Anxiety & RefusalScreen AddictionSelective MutismSeparation AnxietySocial AnxietySports AnxietyVomit Phobia (Emetophobia)

If you are looking for therapy, medication or combined mental health treatment, learn more about how Light On Anxiety can create a custom individual treatment plan to fit your goals.

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