Carmen Elias, LMSW

My approach is centered on helping you build autonomy and regain a sense of control, especially when life feels overwhelming.
Carmen Elias, LMSW therapist headshot at Silver Linings Counseling

More About Me

Hi, I’m Carmen and I earned my MSW from Michigan State University. I believe healing begins in a space of safety, compassion, and connection. As a therapist, I strive to create that space with every client—one rooted in education, understanding, and acceptance. My approach is centered on helping you build autonomy and regain a sense of control, especially when life feels overwhelming.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and trauma. With each of these, I focus on understanding the whole person and how their experiences shape their inner world. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a research-supported approach to trauma treatment. Whether we’re addressing past wounds or daily challenges, my goal is to help you grow in self-trust, learn new ways of coping, and move toward a greater sense of ease in your life.

I know that reaching out takes courage. You deserve a therapeutic space where your story is honored and where growth feels both possible and empowering.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with my pets (I have several across different species), soaking up the sun, reading, and tending to my plants. One of my favorite ways to connect with my culture is through cooking traditional Mexican dishes, especially when sharing them with others.

Areas of Focus

I have experience helping clients navigate the concerns listed below:

  • ADHD
  • Adjustment & Life Transitions
  • Attachment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism & ASD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Codependency
  • College Student Struggles
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Couples - Male/Female
  • Depression
  • EMDR
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Executive Functioning
  • Financial Stress
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Gender Identity
  • Goal Setting
  • Grief & Loss
  • Intergenerational Conflict
  • Interpersonal Conflict
  • LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivation
  • OCD
  • Parenting Neurodivergent Children
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal & Postpartum Support
  • Phobias
  • PMDD
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Racial Identity
  • Racialized Trauma
  • Self-Discovery
  • Self-Esteem Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Shame & Guilt
  • Social Skills
  • Stress

Who I Work With

I welcome clients from many life experiences:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Children
  • College & Graduate Students
  • Couples - Male/Female
  • Executives & High-Pressure Roles
  • First-Responders
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural / Cross-Cultural Individuals
  • Older Adults
  • Perinatal & Postpartum
  • Teachers & Educators
  • Teens
  • Trauma & Abuse Survivors
  • Young Adults

Insurance Coverage

I am currently able to accept these insurance:

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • ASR
  • BCBS
  • BCN
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Carelon
  • Cofinity
  • GEHA
  • HAP
  • HAP Medicaid
  • HAP Medicare
  • Humana Medicare
  • McLaren
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Plus Blue
  • Meritain
  • Molina (Commercial or Marketplace)
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Priority Health Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UHC
  • UHC Medicaid
  • UMR
  • Varipro

If your insurance isn't listed, private pay is also available.