Elaine is a licensed mental health counselor, board-certified art therapist, and geriatric outpatient therapist at McLean Hospital. She has over 35 years of experience working in mental health. For the past 20 years, she has been working with mature adults, helping them navigate the challenges of growing older, as well as supporting healthy aging.

Research has shown that pursuing the creative arts promotes healthy aging. Therapeutic art enhances cognitive reserves, externalizes emotions and promotes the pursuit of meaningful activity as we grow older. The art process facilitates mindfulness by engaging the artist in a solitary and meaningful creative activity. Elaine offers individual sessions and group workshops to those who are interested in mindful creative exploration and growth through phototherapy and mixed media collage.