Elise Smithmyer, LCSW-C is a licensed social worker (Maryland license #19678). She earned her Masters degree at CUA in Washington, DC. Prior to being in private practice, Elise worked as a psychotherapist, behavioral health specialist, and transgender advocate in a community health care center. She has a background in nursing and practiced as a Registered Nurse before finding therapy as her calling. She has worked in a variety of settings and is trained in multiple modalities of therapy in order to provide care that is tailored to each individual. Elise has extensive experience working with persons struggling with depression, anxiety, life stressors, relationship issues, grief, substance abuse, HIV, and/or gender dysphoria. She is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for all individuals to engage in care.
Elise Smithmyer, LCSW-C is currently available in our below offices:
| Columbia | Silver Spring |
|---|---|
| 6325 Woodside Ct #350 Columbia, MD, 21046 Phone: (410) 910-9660 Fax: (410) 630-7096 |
12501 Prosperity Dr #310 Silver Spring, MD, 20904 Phone: (240) 780-8884 Fax: (410) 630-7096 |
- Master of Social Work (MSW) – Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – University of Maryland- School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD