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Dr. Elaine Beauchamp, LMSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Elaine

Dr. Elaine Beauchamp brings an integrative, client-focused approach shaped by 25 years of clinical work.

Background and approach

She emphasizes Internal Family Systems alongside evidence-based methods to help people navigate mood management, life transitions, and the practical stresses that accumulate over time. Her practice attends to emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions when framing treatment so care can reflect the whole person.

Licensed to practice in Michigan with the credential LMSW, she has supported clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to identity and LGBT experiences. Her work also addresses a broad range of related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, family origin dynamics, and communication problems.

Dr. Beauchamp values creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore internal conflicts and practical coping strategies.

She welcomes international clients and uses multiple communication formats to fit different needs and schedules. Prospective clients are invited to begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions according to therapist availability.

Integrative approaches for online therapy and practical change

Dr. Beauchamp integrates Internal Family Systems with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address inner conflict and values-driven change. Internal Family Systems explores internal parts and their roles, helping clients untangle self-protective patterns and build greater internal harmony. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work she does collaboratively with each client. She listens to individual goals, preferences, and life context, then adapts methods so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model. That collaborative process helps determine whether IFS, ACT, CBT, or other techniques are the best match for a given concern.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistency during transitions, manage time constraints, and integrate therapeutic practices into daily life while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
Which therapeutic approaches guide her practice?
Her approach blends Internal Family Systems with evidence-based therapies such as ACT, CBT, and DBT, using mindfulness and client-centered methods to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience assisting clients with mood management, transitions, and a wide array of emotional and practical concerns.
Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She is licensed in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential with license number MI LMSW 6801057813.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people living outside the United States.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is the cost of therapy determined?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English