Elizabeth Santos, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Elizabeth!

I'm here to support you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal transformation. I provide a collaborative and safe space for my clients to be heard and validated as we work through life challenges, stressors, and trauma.

My focus

I have extensive experience helping individuals deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, work burnout and stress, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I work with clients navigating life transitions and those who feel marginalized.

My approach

I utilize innovative culturally and spiritually grounded practices and experiential clinical modalities based on a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens. This approach honors your unique background while addressing the root causes of distress.

My communication style

My therapy communication style is aimed at creating a safe environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You can expect warmth, validation, and genuine collaboration as we work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

My motivation to become a therapist stems from my early childhood experiences, which were at times very challenging and stressful. As a first-generation Latina, I didn't receive the support I needed growing up, and I want to be that support for those who feel marginalized.

My goals for you

I assist you in exploring your overall needs and support you in organizing your thoughts and feelings by building your psychological capacity to reach your goals.

Our first session

During our first session, I need to understand your presenting issue(s) and your commitment to the therapeutic process. This all begins with establishing trust and a collaborative alliance, which can take up to 2-4 weeks. I describe this initial phase of therapy as the engagement/interviewing stage.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual, Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Object Relations

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy from San Francisco State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Elizabeth Santos