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Dale Elzie, LCSW, CSW

Helping people reduce stress and find steady hope

29 years in practice · based in Georgia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Dale

Dale Elzie is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. He brings a calm, steady presence to conversations and aims to make talking about hard things feel easier. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support so clients can begin to feel more in control.

With 29 years of professional experience, Dale has worked with people facing addiction, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and grief.

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Background and approach

He also helps with concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and challenges that come with aging. He mentions Christian counseling among his experience areas and respects faith as part of some clients' healing. Sessions are offered in English and he is licensed in Florida and Georgia as an LCSW and CSW.

Dale accepts international clients and provides several online formats. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can share thoughts and feelings. In practical terms he focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon.

Conversations commonly include coping skills for anxiety, ways to address addictive behavior, and strategies to repair communication in relationships. He encourages small, steady changes that add up over time. People who seek help for grief or trauma can expect guided discussion and support for coping with loss.

Those dealing with chronic stress or first responder issues may work on managing symptoms and daily routines. Dale describes his role as supportive and empowering during the change process.

Practical approaches for online care and coping

Many clients benefit from straightforward, evidence-based techniques that teach skills for feeling better day to day. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety - learning breathing and grounding exercises, breaking problems into smaller steps, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. This type of work helps when worry or tension interfere with daily life.

Another useful approach targets addictive behaviors and unhealthy habits by identifying triggers and creating replacement actions. Sessions often include planning for high-risk moments, rehearsing new responses, and tracking small wins. That hands-on work helps people gain control over patterns that have felt stuck.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is helping, adjust techniques, and set realistic, measurable steps forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?
Dale helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief. He also focuses on related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and first responder issues.
What is the general approach to therapy?
The approach emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques and steady support. Sessions focus on coping skills, communication strategies, and step-by-step plans clients can use day to day.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 29 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes work with addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Florida and Georgia. His practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This gives options for quick check-ins or longer conversations.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
29 years
Licensed
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English

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