Dale Elzie, LCSW, CSW
Licensed in Florida · 29 years in practice
Dale Elzie is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship strain, trauma, and grief.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW9003 · expires March 2027
- LCSW, Georgia
- CSW003365 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1245332188 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 29
- Languages
- English
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About Dale
Dale Elzie is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship strain, trauma, and grief. He brings 29 years of clinical experience and a calm, practical presence to sessions. People who want steady, straightforward support often find his approach approachable and direct.
Dale focuses on creating an open environment where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. He centers conversations on real-life problems and on steps people can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Many people come to him for help with loss, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding routine after a crisis. His background includes work across Florida and Georgia, and he draws on long experience supporting people through addiction and recovery challenges. He also offers Christian counseling when that perspective is important to a client.
He tailors each conversation to the person in front of him rather than following a rigid checklist. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. Dale helps clients identify small changes that add up over time, like new coping skills, clearer communication, or healthier daily habits.
He encourages collaboration so people leave with concrete next steps. People who prefer flexible formats can work with him through video, phone, chat, or text-based messaging. International clients may arrange sessions in English.
To begin, someone completes the short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dale lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Dale uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and recovery. One approach emphasizes building coping skills and problem-solving strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This helps people learn small, repeatable steps to feel steadier day to day.Another common focus is helping people address addiction and relapse triggers through structured planning and support. Work in this area centers on identifying risky situations, strengthening coping responses, and creating realistic plans for maintaining progress. When faith is important to a client, Christian counseling can be woven into conversations to align therapy with personal values.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life context, then try methods that fit best. Adjustments are made along the way so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face work when discussion and visual cues matter. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging help people keep momentum between sessions or fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain regular work on goals despite travel, work hours, or other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Dale commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and practical. He focuses on clear steps, realistic coping skills, and collaborative planning.
What is his professional background?
He has 29 years of professional experience working in clinical settings across Florida and Georgia. That experience includes work with addiction and loss issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
Dale holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Florida and Georgia. His practice is based in Georgia.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with him?
Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Multiple formats make scheduling and check-ins more flexible.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to availability.
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