Adi Elinoff

Before I became a therapist, I thought I’d spend my life researching. In undergrad I majored in Neuroscience and Psychology at Lewis & Clark College. During my time there I worked in a lab researching Parkinson’s disease. I loved learning about how the brain works and how it shapes the way we live, but staring into a microscope all day nearly put me to sleep. What actually fascinated me wasn’t the data itself, it was how the brain affects how we show up in the world. How our wiring, experiences, and relationships all mix together to shape who we become. What that really means is that I’ll probably yap about the brain a lot.

I eventually traded in the lab and earned my master’s in counseling from Regis University. During my clinical internship at Forge Counseling Collective, I worked primarily with couples. What I learned is that people are often really good at convincing themselves that things are “fine.” They trick themselves into believing they just need to accept how things are, even when something deep down knows that isn’t working anymore. I believe that therapy is the best place to stop pretending things are good enough and start getting honest about what you actually need.

Outside of work, I’m usually reading (fantasy or sci-fi), climbing, or playing video games. I also have a background in mixed-martial arts, which definitely taught me a lot about staying present when things get uncomfortable. I live with my partner and our dog, with the latter somehow always knowing when I’m in a session, and not so quietly joining in.

Whether we’re making sense of old patterns, rebuilding trust, or finding a new way forward, my goal is to help you understand yourself and your relationships more clearly. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. You just need to be ready to show up. My approach blends the science of the mind with the reality of being human. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method to help people make sense of their patterns and create change that actually lasts. My work focuses on awareness, choice, and honesty, not perfection.