Therapy for ambitious minds, delivered with depth and clarity.

MEET THE TEAM

Our therapists support high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and self-criticism. We understand what it’s like to function at a high level while feeling mentally “on” all the time. Therapy here is a place to slow the pattern down, build steadiness, and make change that feels sustainable—without losing your edge.

LMFT AND Founder

Erica Basso

Erica Basso is the founder of Elevé Therapy & Co and an LMFT who works with high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and self-criticism. She understands how self-reliance and high standards can drive success—and how they can also become exhausting over time.

Erica’s style is active and relational. Therapy is a space to slow the pattern down, build clarity, and work through what feels stuck beneath the pressure to perform. Clients often describe her approach as grounded, supportive, and direct when it’s helpful.

In addition to leading Elevé, Erica has several years of experience in substance use treatment settings, which informs her steady, compassionate approach to change.

When she’s not in session, Erica enjoys Pilates and time in the kitchen.

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ACSW

Cheyenne Cheshier

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Specialities:  Anxiety, Perfectionism, Athletes & Sports Performance, Self-Esteem

Cheyenne Cheshier is an Associate Clinical Social Worker supervised by Erica Basso, LMFT. She works with young adults and athletes navigating anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, body image concerns, and performance pressure.

Cheyenne’s style is warm and collaborative while still structured. She helps clients reduce self-criticism, build confidence, and develop a steadier relationship with their thoughts and emotions—especially when stress, comparison, or “not good enough” thinking takes over.

As a former collegiate athlete, Cheyenne is especially attuned to the mental side of performance and the pressure to constantly push. Her background includes experience in eating disorder treatment, community mental health, and hospice care.

Outside of sessions, she enjoys running, yoga, and reading.

AMFT

Bella Walko

Bella Walko is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Erica Basso, LMFT. She works with high-achieving adults, athletes, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and life transitions.

Bella’s style is warm, grounded, and practical. She helps clients slow down, manage stress and overwhelm, and shift patterns of overthinking and self-criticism - especially when the pressure to perform starts to impact mood, relationships, or day-to-day life.

As a former Division I athlete with experience in high-performance corporate environments, Bella understands the internal standards and intensity that often come with achievement-driven lives. She’s especially attuned to performance pressure, identity, and the “always on” mindset, and supports clients in building resilience that feels sustainable - not just productive.

Outside of sessions, Bella enjoys open-water swimming, training for triathlons, and comedy shows.

Specialities: Anxiety/Stress Management, Burnout, Perfectionism, Athletes & Sports Performance

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