Elijah Gildea

LMFT20 years of experienceNext available
4.8 (82)
Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded

My goal as a therapist is to provide support and encouragement to you during challenging times. I believe my role is to use my education and experience to help you achieve your desired outcome and help you find ways to learn to live with your present life circumstances. I specialize in evidence-based treatments for a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, career issues, difficult life transitions, adverse childhood experiences, grief & loss, relationship issues, anger management & domestic violence, and athletic performance.

I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral interventions and other therapeutic approaches including Narrative, Psychodynamic and Solution Focused therapy.

I grew up in a small coastal town in Northern California, and graduated from Humboldt State University. From there I moved to Redding California and started my career as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

First session

In the first therapy session, clients can expect a welcoming and supportive environment where they can begin to share what life events bring them to therapy, including stressors or goals they may have. the client can begin to share their story at their own pace. The primary goal is of this initial meeting is for us to get to know each other and begin building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Strengths

As a provider, some of my strengths lie in my ability to create a safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel seen and heard.

Ideal clients

As a therapist, I am best positioned to serve individuals who are seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I specialize in working with adults, particularly those navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, anger or life transitions.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Man

Top specialties

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Coping Skills

Other specialties

  • Life Transitions

  • Military/Veterans

  • Parenting

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 49361

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $120 per session

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (82)4 reviews
June 23, 2026

I selected Elijah based on what he shared in his profile, as I was specifically looking for someone to help me with anger management. Today was my first appointment, which was primarily an intake session, but I found him easy to talk to and felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and experiences. He listened attentively, and I look forward to continuing our work together.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Elijah
September 26, 2025

He listens and gives useful feedback.

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 5 with Elijah
June 26, 2025

Elijah is a wonderful listener and made me feel very comfortable during my first session with him. I am looking forward to working with him and benefiting from his many years of experience. I started the session extremely anxious and by the end of the session I felt at ease and in good cheer!

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Elijah
Schedule 60 min