Hello. My name is Chela, and I began serving in the social work field in 2006 and in the addiction treatment field in 2009. After graduating with a Master of Social Work degree, I pursued medical social work in a hospital and in rural homes serving hospice patients and their families. I have experience working with people who have co-occurring disorders, complex trauma, bereavement, and prolonged … Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine | Masters Degree | Master of Social Work | 2017 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Other - Evergreen Certifications | Certified Clinical Trauma Professional | 2022 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Social Worker | Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Support patients and their families to navigate healthcare systems. Coordination of patients’ care and discharge needs, assess and monitor mental/emotional health, provide short-term counseling, and communicate needs/concerns to the medical team. | 2018 - 2021 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | National Association of Social Workers (NASW) | 2018 - Present |
| Professional Member | National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) | 2021 - Present |
| Associate Member | Colorado Society for Clinical Social Work (CSCSW) | 2023 - Present |
| Full Member | American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinial Social Work | 2023 - Present |
Adult TX: co-occurring disorders, complex trauma, bereavement, & prolonged grief & loss; Experience: Level II outpatient treatment for Juvenile & Family Treatment Courts; Trained: SFBT, TF-CBT, MI, Complicated Grief Therapy, CAMS, DV Offender Treatment.
Years In Practice: 18 (started in 2006)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Ms. Elliott specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
