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Who We Are
Our Practice
Our Treatment Focus
Our Treatment Focus
In Greek mythology, Elpis is the personification and spirit of hope. At Elpis Institute, hope is embedded in the foundation of the services we provide. Our professional experience, training and compassion enables us to offer hope through the latest techniques. We offer a range of services that include Neuropsychological, Educational & Car
In Greek mythology, Elpis is the personification and spirit of hope. At Elpis Institute, hope is embedded in the foundation of the services we provide. Our professional experience, training and compassion enables us to offer hope through the latest techniques. We offer a range of services that include Neuropsychological, Educational & Career Assessment Testing, Psychotherapy & Psychopharmacological Services, and Academic & Career Coaching.
Our Treatment Focus
Our Treatment Focus
Our Treatment Focus
At Elpis Institute our objective is to offer a wide range of services while providing highly customized, comprehensive services to our clients. Experienced in the latest and most effective techniques, we offer a collaborative, integrated approach to our clients that include Neuropsychological, Educational and Career Assessment Testing,
At Elpis Institute our objective is to offer a wide range of services while providing highly customized, comprehensive services to our clients. Experienced in the latest and most effective techniques, we offer a collaborative, integrated approach to our clients that include Neuropsychological, Educational and Career Assessment Testing, Psychotherapy & Psychopharmacological Services, and Academic & Career Coaching.
Our Client Promise
Our Treatment Focus
Our Client Promise
Whether this is your first time seeking services, or you are a returning client, we understand the sensitivity to this process. We promise to offer you the most individualized, supportive and highly effective treatment while offering a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to ensure the personal growth you are striving for.
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Whether this is your first time seeking services, or you are a returning client, we understand the sensitivity to this process. We promise to offer you the most individualized, supportive and highly effective treatment while offering a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to ensure the personal growth you are striving for.
An Important Note Regarding your Privacy
We believe that confidentiality and privacy is of the utmost importance in establishing trust and a safe space. In compliance with HIPPA regulations, we will not collaborate with any individuals, providers or academic institutions without your written permission.
Meet Our Team
Elizabeth Holmes-Coutracos, LMHC, Chief Executive Officer
Elizabeth has over twenty years of clinical experience working with a diverse client population. Trained in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), she has extensive experience in providing clinical assessments, testing and services in outpatient settings for individuals and families.
She has held positions as Director of Corporate Foundation and Donor Relations, and has extensive experience in the development and implementation of clinical and educational seminars and trainings.
Elizabeth earned her M.A. at Boston College in Counseling Psychology, and is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician.
She can be reached directly at (978) 785-9977
Neuropsychology Service
Courtney McHugh, Psy.D.
Dr. McHugh provides therapy, and specializes in neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults. Neuropsychological testing assesses intellectual functioning, learning disabilities, emotional functioning and personality style. Dr. McHugh has performed evaluations for local agencies and private practices on the NorthShore.
She has over 20 years of extensive experience performing neuropsychological evaluations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr. McHugh earned her B.A at Villanova University, M.A at Boston College in Counseling Psychology, and her doctorate at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. She is a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
She can be reached directly at
(978) 785-9977 or send Courtney an email at: courtney.mchugh@elpisinstitute.com
Nutritional Services
Ismini Soteropoulos, Director of Dietary and Nutritional Services
Ismini Soteropoulos is an expert weight loss nutritionist specializing in customized diet planning around lifestyle and medical needs of clients. In 2010, she became a Registered Dietitian under the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics along with earning a Master’s in Science in Nutrition from Framingham State University.
Ismini spent the first decade her career counseling patients and developing weight loss nutritional materials for a medical weight loss clinic. She counseled patients on healthy dietary intervention strategies in conjunction with oral weight loss medications and weight loss injectables.
After having her first child, she decided to focus on building her own virtual practice and created Diets by Ismini LLC in 2019. Ismini continues to counsel patients on weight loss while creating customizing diets and programs to help them achieve their goals. Ismini develops plans based on her client’s medical history, lifestyle and social needs to make losing weight apart of their lifestyle.
Ismini has partnered with several local gyms, physicians and med-spas to expand her services in counseling. She also offers telehealth counseling for BCBS, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Cigna, Tuft’s Commercial + United Health Care.
You can find out more about her services and programs at dietsbyismini.com or email ismini@dietsbyismini.com for more information.
Academic Services
Dianne McGaunn, M.S., Ed. Director of Academic Services
Dianne received her BBA in Accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has an MS degree in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University, and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education. Involved in Independent School Education since 2004, Dianne was a class teacher for eleven years. Most recently, Dianne has served as Faculty Administrator, leading over twenty faculty and staff members in developing programs, supporting students and parents. Over the years, Dianne has been involved in various projects in both leadership and mentoring roles.
Dianne also has worked in public and private accounting firms and has held technical and managerial positions in companies such as General Electric Corporation and Sybase Corporation. She has been an adjunct instructor in computer information systems at Bentley University and Pace University.
She can be reached directly at: (978) 785-9977
Psychological Therapeutic Services
Estella Moriarty, LMHC
Estella received her masters in Mental Health Counseling from Suffolk University and is a licensed therapist certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) . She is a member of the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health Counselors (MAMCA), and the American Association for Mental Health. Estella has over 15 years of extensive experience working in inpatient, outpatient and crisis intervention settings. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction; working with children, adolescents and adults. She can be reached directly at
(978) 785-9977or send Estella an email at:
estella.moriarty@elpisinstitute.com
"I offer an empathic, empowering safe space to explore your unique journey"
Psychological Therapeutic Services
Jessica Smith, LICSW
Jessica received her masters in Social Work from Boston College and is trained in CBT, DBT and social skills curricula. Jessica has over 20 years of extensive experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and attachment issues.
She can be reached directly at
(978) 785-9977 or you can send Jessica an email at:
jessica.smith@elpisinstitue.com .
" I seek to create a non-judgmental, supportive space to collaborate on client’s goals."
Psychological Therapeutic Services
Katherine Reeder, M.Ed., LMHC
Katherine received her masters in Education from Cambridge College and is certified in EMDR and a related method called Gentle Reprocessing, and TAT. Katherine has over 25 years of experience and works with children, adolescents and adults. She can be reached directly at
(617) 547-7733 or send Katherine an email at: