
Elle Payette
MHC-LP
About Elle
Meet Elle, a psychotherapist with an interdisciplinary background in psychology, art, and queer studies.
Drawing from psychodynamic, relational, and intersectional feminist frameworks, Elle is particularly attuned to the underlying experiences and narratives that shape our inner worlds. Rather than seeing symptoms as mere problems to be solved, they view struggles as meaningful responses to the conditions in which we exist and believe that if we attend to symptoms with curiosity, they can point us to something deeper waiting to be understood. Elle views therapy as a collaborative space to examine hopes, fears, and the impact of personal history while simultaneously equipping clients with the tools and skills to navigate the realities of their present lives.
With a clinical focus in LGBTQIA+ affirming practice, and an academic background in trans/gender expansive research and scholarship, they specialize in supporting clients as they navigate a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, queer and trans issues, intimacy and sex, relationship challenges, polyamory, and life transitions.
In a direct yet empathetic style, Elle aims not to impose meaning but rather to help clients discover their own with compassion and curiosity. Above all, they are committed to creating an affirming, nonjudgmental space where all parts of the self are unconditionally welcome and heard.
