LMFT, 12 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hi there, I'm Elena! Hi! I'm here to help you have the life you want, as sometimes life becomes challenging, and adjusting to life changes isn't always easy. I am glad that you prioritize your needs by coming here for help. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I began therapy practice during my MA Program at JFKU in CA. For over 10 years, I've worked in various settings, including not-for-profit mental health agencies and private practice. I believe that treatment is a collaborative approach. I look forward to taking the journey of healing with you. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back.
In our first session I will introduce therapy structure and expectations; explore client's presenting problem, support client with emotional needs, answer client's questions
My strengths in professional fields are meeting the client where they are in the time being; attunement to the client's internal experience with empathy, compassion and support; educating the client about their diagnosis and installing hope for healing and beliefs that positive change and personal growth is possible
I enjoy to work with clients who are ready for change in their life and motivated to do their part of treatment plan
4 ratings with written reviews
July 22, 2025
Elena is a sweetheart and I always look forward to our helpful chats. Thanks Elena!!
July 21, 2025
Elena helped me understand myself very well. Have me insights into why I do things
May 15, 2025
Elena really sees me and is great about helping me with family issues. She’s smart and relatable and walks me through tough situations while helping me see things in a different, more helpful way. Definitely has helped me and has given me tools to decrease my stress a lot
Guiding clients with educating, teaching and practicing mindfulness, emotional regulation and personal effectiveness skills
Discovering cognitive distortions to guide clients to address their struggles with modifying beliefs about self , others and future