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eli vandenberg

mss, lsw
psychotherapist

I believe therapy can be a shelter in an increasingly turbulent world.   A place to slow down, catch your breath, and explore the experiences that shape you. Our work together is collaborative and insight-oriented, helping you understand who you are and how you got here, reflect on what is working in your life and what you want to change. My style is warm, attuned, and nonjudgmental, creating a space where we can explore difficult or tender experiences with gentleness and care. Together we will uncover areas for healing, examine survival strategies that no longer serve you, and develop more authentic and sustainable ways of being.

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I specialize in supporting individuals navigating gender identity and transition, anxiety, trauma, codependence, and burnout. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and grounded in attachment theory. I'm passionate about working with queer and trans folks, men seeking a healthy masculinity, neurodivergent folks, therapists, and those in caregiving roles.

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I don’t take lightly the risk in entering a therapeutic relationship. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I would be honored to work with you. Together, we can help heal what feels broken, change what no longer serves you, and build a life rooted in authenticity, integrity, and connection.​

pronouns: he/him
email: eli@walnutpsychotherapycenter.com

Education and Training

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MSS • Bryn Mawr College​

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MFA • Pratt Institute

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BFA • Printmaking • Arcadia University

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Areas of Experience â€‹

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Anxiety, Autism, Gender Identity & Transition, Sexual Identity, Trauma, Codependence, Burnout, Disability, Stress Management, Issues with Parents/Families, Early Childhood Trauma, Attachment Disruptions​

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Theoretical Orientation​

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  • Psychodynamic

  • Client-centered

  • Trauma Informed

  • Anti-racist

  • Attachment based

  • Relational

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