Meet Elaine
Elaine Dutton (they/them) is a clinical supervisor at Therapy Center of Philadelphia. They are a white, able bodied US citizen with southern roots situated in the middle class. Elaine is gender non-conforming, non-binary, and queer. Elaine’s approach to clinical practice is informed by relational, narrative, attachment, feminist, and psychodynamic theoretical frameworks. Elaine practices from a social justice oriented and anti-racist framework, while understanding that de-centering whiteness and undoing white supremacy is a life-long process.
Prior to graduate school, Elaine worked in the field of sexual violence prevention as a crisis intervention counselor, educator, and community organizer. They moved to Philadelphia in September 2011 after receiving an MSW from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts. Elaine began their career at Mazzoni Center where they worked to develop the Gender Affirming Services program, the only program at the agency exclusively serving transgender individuals. Elaine was the sole social worker in this program prior to becoming Manager in 2015. Under their leadership, the number of staff on this team grew from one to five, the P.A.C.T.S. ‘Pediatric & Adolescent Comprehensive Transgender Services’ program was created, and an MSW intern training program was established.
Elaine’s relationship with Therapy Center of Philadelphia began in 2013 when they were hired as a Staff Therapist. They have since been practicing as a psychotherapist for eleven years, two of those years being at Therapy Center of Philadelphia and the remaining in private practice. Additionally, they have previously served on the Board of Directors at TCP. They view psychotherapy as a collaborative experience between therapist and patient and practice from a diverse perspective that allows for flexibility based on individual need. Elaine has considerable experience working with people who identify as transgender, non-binary, gender nonconforming, LGBQ, asexual, etc. They have worked with folks who are in non-traditional, polyamorous, and non-monogamous relationships, and with those who engage in kink/BDSM practices. Elaine has particular interest in trauma, identity discernment and development, and relationship concerns.
Elaine is a parent to precious tiny humans, a kitty and a pup, and is a dedicated community member. They also thoroughly enjoy spending time with the ocean, at queer dance parties, and cooking casseroles.