Elissa Bentsen's Blog (2)

A few years back…well actually more than a few… I practiced traditional therapy. I used to call it peeling the onion. It took months, even years to slough off layers of denial, misinformation, myths, fears and get to the often forgotten root cause of an issue. Although my clients’ efforts were well worthwhile and highly productive, the process seemed laborious. There had to be a better way, a more efficient method for accessing what lies beneath… in recesses of the… Continue

Dealing with Recession Stress



Most of us are feeling the pinch from the worst economy since the Great Depression.

Job loss, mortgage foreclosure and fading hope for the American dream are driving many to seek relief from the pressure of today’s economy. For some that pinch feels more like a vise grip, quenchable with alcohol, painkillers and narcotics resulting in a dramatic rise in alcohol and drug abuse statistics. According to the DEA, there is an 80% increase in the… Continue