• A witness to your transformation.

About Elysia

Guided by the
Architecture of Healing.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDRIA Certified Therapist, and clinical pioneer dedicated to the deep work of trauma recovery and internal homeostasis.

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Wounds Transformed,
Not Just Closed.

I have always believed that healing is a dive, not a dip. In my years as a trauma specialist, I have witnessed the immense power of the human brain to move beyond simply "surviving" into a state of cellular transformation.

My work is rooted in the belief that your responses to life’s adverse experiences are not signs of being broken, they are understandable outcomes of your story. My role is not to "fix" you through clinical interpretation, but to provide the structured environment where your own accelerated intellectual and emotional processes can lead the way.

Whether we are utilizing EMDR, exploring Attachment patterns, or navigating the neuroplastic windows of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, we are working toward one goal: helping you feel empowered by the very experiences that once devastated you.

With more than a decade of clinical experience, I have witnessed firsthand how trauma becomes stored within the mind, body, and nervous system. Often, the images, emotions, beliefs, and body sensations associated with painful experiences continue to influence our lives long after the original event has passed.

As a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I have seen remarkable transformations occur when clients access their brain's natural ability to heal and reprocess unresolved experiences.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR allows healing to emerge through your own accelerated intellectual and emotional processing. Rather than simply understanding what happened, clients often experience a profound shift in how they feel about what happened.

The result is empowerment.

Experiences that once felt overwhelming lose their emotional intensity. Negative beliefs begin to shift. New perspectives emerge. Clients often discover that their wounds have not simply closed, they have transformed.

While EMDR is one of my primary specialties, I strongly believe therapy should meet people where they are. Every individual has a different capacity, readiness level, and path toward healing. Together, we will create a treatment approach that feels safe, supportive, and aligned with your goals.

Professional
Credentials

Education
& Licensure

Master of Social Work (MSW) – San Diego State

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work – San Diego State University

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – 12042642-3501

Specialized Certifications

EMDRIA Certified Therapist

EMDRIA Approved Consultant (Providing clinical consultation for therapists pursuing certification or basic training hours).

Professional
Affiliations

EMDR International Association

(EMDRIA)National Association of Social Workers (NASW) traditional weekly therapy.

Cultivating the Next Generation of Trauma Specialists.

• The teacher of the work.

Beyond my clinical work with clients, I am passionate about supporting other clinicians in their mastery of EMDR.

As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I offer consultation for those seeking to complete their basic training hours or achieve full certification.

Meet Elysia Mangum, LCSW

• A witness to your transformation.

As an EMDRIA-Certified therapist and Approved Consultant, I have witnessed the radical power of accelerated intellectual and emotional processing. My work is not about "fixing" you through interpretation; it is about providing the space for your own brain to do the healing it was designed for.

Credentials:

A WITNESS TO CELLULAR TRANSFORMATION

A WITNESS TO CELLULAR TRANSFORMATION

GROUNDED IN SCIENCE. ROOTED IN EMPATHY.

GROUNDED IN SCIENCE. ROOTED IN EMPATHY.

GROUNDED IN SCIENCE. ROOTED IN EMPATHY.

NAVIGATING THE PATH TO INTERNAL HOMEOSTASIS

NAVIGATING THE PATH TO INTERNAL HOMEOSTASIS