Elsie Absher, LCSW

Elsie Absher, LCSW

Psychotherapist
ME
Elsie Absher is a Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from the University of New England, earned in 2005. With a background in mediating and providing support from her early years, she began her career in a pilot program focusing on home-based services and later spent eight years in adoption services at the Department of Health and Human Services. Specializing in trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, chronic health conditions, and anxiety disorders, Elsie employs various therapeutic modalities including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family therapy to address family dynamics. Her approach helps clients recognize and alter cognitive patterns based on past experiences, refocusing them on present experiences. Elsie believes in the personal journey each individual embarks upon, and that mental health treatment aids in making decisions that enhance life quality. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her pets and family, finding joy in reading, word games, and the unexpected laughter that life brings. Her professional journey reflects her commitment to providing support across diverse treatment settings, including home-based and outpatient care.
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About Elsie Absher

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Mood Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Elsie Absher

Elsie Absher is a Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from the University of New England, earned in 2005. With a background in mediating and providing support from her early years, she began her career in a pilot program focusing on home-based services and later spent eight years in adoption services at the Department of Health and Human Services. Specializing in trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, chronic health conditions, and anxiety disorders, Elsie employs various therapeutic modalities including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family therapy to address family dynamics. Her approach helps clients recognize and alter cognitive patterns based on past experiences, refocusing them on present experiences. Elsie believes in the personal journey each individual embarks upon, and that mental health treatment aids in making decisions that enhance life quality. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her pets and family, finding joy in reading, word games, and the unexpected laughter that life brings. Her professional journey reflects her commitment to providing support across diverse treatment settings, including home-based and outpatient care.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Nightmares
Pain Management Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Nightmares
Pain Management Consultation

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Education and training

  • University of New England, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1568475697

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