Didi Elder

Didi is an intern with The Collective Healing Center, practicing under the supervision of Dr. Courtney Glickman. She aligns with person-centered, family systems  and narrative theoretical principles. Didi believes each person has their own story and way of expressing their emotions, beliefs, experiences. Her goal is to create a safe, open, and authentic environment for her clients to explore themselves and grow. She offers play, expressive, and nature-based services related to trauma, emotion regulation, behavioral issues,  interpersonal challenges, and mood and anxiety disorders. 

In addition to interning, Didi works as a behavioral clinician with neurodivergent children and adolescents. Didi has worked with children and adolescents in a variety of settings including in-home treatment, after-school care, coaching, and outpatient therapy. 

Didi holds a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies from James Madison University. Didi is also currently completing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The George Washington University and has completed the necessary coursework to begin her journey at The Collective Healing Center.