Hello. My name is Elrita Godbold and I am glad you are here. Congrats on taking your first step towards wellness, I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Lincoln University in PA and my Master's Degree in Social work from Rutger's University in NJ. I received my clinical license 2006. I have worked as an administrator, a clinician and I currently have a private practice. I have worked with diverse populations who's presenting problems have included Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Anxiety and Work related stress. I take pride in my work and enjoy helping others learn how to live their best lives.
I specialize in Anxiety, as it has exploded as an initial diagnosis hard over the past few years, especially since the pandemic hit in 2020. Everyone is looking for a way to make sense out of the events over the past 2 years and often the type of support offered by Better Help is what is needed.
In my therapeutic approach I utilize CBT which connects your thoughts and emotions to your behaviors. I also use DBT along with psychoeducation which empowers you and gives you the appropriate tools to be successful. I believe in treating the whole person, mind and body. I teach mindfulness strategies such as visualization, and meditation, as well as other relaxation strategies to help you manage life's daily stressors.
I hope that you will allow me to walk with you on your journey. Looking forward to meeting you.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Gender dysphoria, Infidelity
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05304200
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Very kind and helpful
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Elrita for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Elrita, is very professional and has helped me very much!!
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Elrita for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and adhd
She is wonderful
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Elrita for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Elrita says things or gives me advice that sticks with me even when I leave therapy. It’s like she’s with me all the time and I can reach her whenever I need which is great, and she checks in with me almost daily
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Elrita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, and intimacy-related issues
She's awesome!!! She has helped me see my issues and helps guide me to the path that's greener
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Elrita for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Elrita is amazing, great active listener, and has very strong clinical expertise
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Elrita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd