Elaina Gebhardt, PMHNP-S (she/her)
Clinical Therapist Intern
TLDR: Helping thoughtful people understand the patterns influencing how they think, feel, and move through the world with an integrative approach combining psychotherapy, mind–body awareness, and medical guidance when helpful.
Availability: Mondays 10am-2pm and Saturdays 10am-7pm (In-person at the Decatur office) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-7pm (Telehealth only)
Want to hear some great news? You’re not broken.
Your brain and body may just be stuck in patterns that made sense at one point in your life. Sometimes what we’re feeling isn’t only in our thoughts; it can live in the nervous system, our stress load, sleep habits, or the stories our bodies have been carrying for years.
Together we can begin to untangle some of the patterns that have been shaping how you think, feel, and move through the world.
My background is a little different from many therapists. I’ve studied psychology and nursing in addition to psychotherapy and am currently completing training as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-S). This perspective allows me to look at mental health from several angles. I integrate a psychodynamic approach with therapies such as CBT and parts-based work while also paying attention to the nervous system and the body’s role in emotional health.
Through my years as a nurse, I found myself drawn to the people who often go unseen; those who have been marginalized, misunderstood, or who have struggled to access support. I care deeply about creating a space where your story can actually be heard and where you are met as a whole person, not a problem to fix. My goal is to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and to work together toward direction, guidance, and meaningful solutions.
Some people come wanting a place to talk things through; others want practical tools that help them feel more steady and grounded in everyday life. Most people want a little of both. Medication can also be discussed when appropriate; but it’s never the starting point and never the whole story.
If you’re looking for a warm, thoughtful, and judgment-free space to sort through life; take the first step and let’s connect for your free 15-minute consultation.
Fun Facts!
When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me exploring new places with my camera, chasing small moments of beauty in (what others view as) ordinary places. At home, I take my job as professional sunbeam companion to my cats very seriously.
Modalities
Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licensure and Supervision
Clinical Therapist Intern, pursuing a Masters of Psychiatric Mental Health - Nursing, under the supervision of Ryan DeVane, LCSW, NBCC-H.

