Tori Elliott is a Doctoral Psychology Intern at Chrysalis Center and a graduate student at Appalachian State University, where she is pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and completed an honors thesis exploring body image among Black women, examining how racism and colorism shape behavior and psychological well-being. Throughout her doctoral training, Tori has gained experience providing assessment and psychotherapy services across a variety of clinical settings, working with individuals from various backgrounds and presenting concerns. 

Tori is passionate about helping individuals understand themselves more fully and compassionately. Her clinical interests include women's health, eating disorders, body image, racialized and gendered trauma, and identity development. Grounded in a feminist and culturally responsive lens, she is particularly interested in how social, cultural, and systemic influences shape experiences, and she values helping clients make sense of their lives within the broader context of their identities, relationships, and communities. 

Tori approaches therapy with warmth, gentleness, and genuine curiosity. She strives to create a space where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions, examining long-standing patterns, and making sense of their experiences. Her goal is to help clients feel seen and understood while supporting them in building lives that align with their values and aspirations. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. Drawing from both evidence-based practice and a deep respect for each client's lived experience, Tori works collaboratively with clients to cultivate self-awareness, strengthen motivation for change, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful growth. 

At Chrysalis Center, Tori is expanding her expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating while deepening her understanding of the complex relationships among emotion, health, identity, and behavior. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate questions of identity, self-worth, relationships, and healing.