“I’ve done a fair amount of counseling and personal development work over the past fifty years, but nothing compares with the life changing effects of working with Elsa Kraus. Early on in our sessions she said, “Trauma is fragmented memory that hasn’t integrated, and can’t just rest in the past where it belongs”. That statement has stayed with me over the past year as I’ve experienced Narrative Exposure Therapy under her calm, focused guidance to heal and integrate trauma issues that have plagued me since childhood. I’m realizing that putting trauma memories to rest is not the same as saying it was all okay, all for the better. It wasn’t. And, I can honestly integrate the memories so I can be present in my life. In doing so, I’ve been able to begin to let go of deeply entrenched, ineffective ways of dealing with my trauma (running away, drinking too much alcohol, being secretive), I have a different experience of life and of my relationships with the people the people in my life - and most importantly with myself. I’m learning to trust myself, knowing that I’m capable of facing, talking about, feeling, and integrating painful memories. This is something I didn’t believe would be possible. ”

“I would recommend therapy with Elsa to anyone who is struggling with their mental health, and I would trust her with the care of my closest loved ones.”

“Therapy with Elsa has changed my life! Elsa is incredibly warm, understanding and kind. Before I started therapy, mental illness and trauma permeated my life in ways that I couldn’t fully recognize or understand. Elsa was so patient with me, because starting therapy was really scary! I was worried that a therapist would not believe me about my experiences. But Elsa trusted me, and this helped me to trust her too. I was also worried about working with a therapist who does not share all of my identities, because I was worried they would not understand my experiences. But Elsa listens to me and empowers me to be the author of my own story. She respects me for who I am. Elsa taught me about trauma and my brain, and helped me to sort through some very vulnerable and traumatic memories, so that I could understand how they were affecting me, and move forward in my life. I am a better person, partner, and professional because of the work I got to do with Elsa. ”

“I found my sessions with Elsa to be very helpful. She are kind, patient, and insightful.”