In her practice, she treats adolescents and adults with mood disorders, substance use, and HIV. Her consulting practice involves developing and facilitating trainings for various organizations and health departments on evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for individuals and families infected and/or affected with HIV. Previously, Dr. Elia was the clinical supervisor and training and adaptation coordinator at the UCLA Center for Community Health. She developed and facilitated trainings on interventions designed for youth with HIV with representatives from the CDC, Prevention Training Centers and local CBOs from across the country. She has been a facilitator on several manualized cognitive behavioral HIV interventions. She was also a consultant for the CDC and a clinical supervisor for staff at a community mental health clinic.