- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions help
- Grief support
About Dale
Dale Elzie helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma or grief. He is a licensed clinical social worker with almost three decades of experience. His manner is straightforward and supportive for people who are nervous about taking the first step toward change.
Dale focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can name difficult thoughts and feelings. He encourages practical steps and coping strategies so people can try small changes between sessions. He also offers Christian counseling when faith is an important part of a person's life.
With 29 years of work in Florida and Georgia, Dale has supported people through loss and major life transitions. He has experience addressing a wide range of issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and cancer concerns, and problems with communication and control. He also helps people facing addiction, divorce, blended family stress, and first responder challenges.
His approach emphasizes collaboration. Clients and Dale set goals together and track progress at a practical pace. Sessions tend to focus on what a person can do now to feel steadier and more able to cope.
People who value a direct, empathetic therapist and who want hands-on ideas for daily life may find his style helpful. He works in English and accepts international clients for sessions arranged according to availability.
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used by therapists are present-focused coping skills and trauma-informed methods. Present-focused coping skills teach clear steps people can use when stress or anxiety spikes, such as grounding exercises and brief behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm. Trauma-informed methods focus on safety and pacing, helping people gradually process difficult memories while building resilience.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, values, and day-to-day life. That collaborative process includes checking what helps and adjusting methods as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer continuity when life events make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can often adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions to support steady progress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
Dale works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and grief. He also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, chronic illness, divorce, and communication problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on naming feelings, setting achievable goals, and trying steps between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 29 years of professional experience in social work and counseling across Florida and Georgia.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia while also licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for work arranged with the therapist.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.