Adi Elinoff
MA, LPCC
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.
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The Gottman Method gives us a clear, research-based map of what strengthens and weakens relationships. We look at the ways conflict shows up, how you repair after misunderstandings, and what turns everyday moments into connection or disconnection. You will learn skills that help you communicate without escalating, express your needs without shutting down, and shift out of patterns that keep you stuck in the same arguments. We also explore friendship, shared meaning, and trust so you are not just fixing problems but building a relationship that feels sturdy and intentional.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy helps us find the emotional cycle that keeps repeating between you and the people you care about. When partners fight, pull away, or freeze, there is usually a deeper fear underneath that no one is naming. EFT helps you understand those moments instead of getting swept up in them. We slow things down so you can see what happens inside you and what happens between you when something feels off. With that clarity, you learn how to reach for each other in ways that build safety, closeness, and trust. EFT is gentle but powerful, especially when relationships feel stuck or fragile.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you work with the thoughts and emotions that tend to take over your life. Instead of trying to get rid of anxiety, doubt, or frustration, we practice noticing them without getting pulled under. ACT combines mindfulness, behavior change, and values work so you can move toward a life that feels meaningful rather than reactive or avoidant. You will learn practical tools that help you step out of autopilot, relate to your inner world differently, and make choices that support the kind of person you want to be. It is a grounded, science-backed approach that helps you grow even when life feels overwhelming.
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Gestalt Therapy focuses on what is happening right now. Instead of analyzing your past from a distance, we look at how your patterns are showing up in the present moment. This includes the way you talk about yourself, how you react in relationships, and what you feel in your body. Gestalt work helps you become more aware of your needs, boundaries, and internal signals so you can respond with clarity instead of falling into habits that no longer fit who you are. It is experiential, collaborative, and rooted in helping you understand yourself with honesty and compassion.