Elias Bekele

Hi there, I'm Elias!

I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT/93431). I am bilingual and bicultural with over 15 years of clinical experience. I utilize my cultural sensitivity to understand my clients' struggles.

My focus

I work with individuals across the lifespan. My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions, codependency, coping skills, cultural stress, self-esteem, stress management, substance use, mood disorders, parenting, and racial identity.

My approach

I use evidence-based practices to equip you with skills for life's challenges while helping you gain insight into your existing resources. I incorporate modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.