Elizabeth Oliver, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Elizabeth!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I work collaboratively with clients to identify the obstacles that bring them to therapy and to develop practical, empowering strategies for lasting change.

My focus

I have extensive experience supporting clients coping with stress related to life transitions and career demands, women navigating pregnancy and the postpartum period, and individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and mood disorders. My approach is grounded in empathy, partnership, and respect for each person’s unique journey.

My approach

My therapeutic approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These evidence-based approaches help clients gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change through self-awareness and intentional action.

My communication style

My goal is to set a warm and inviting tone for our sessions. Creating an environment that is welcoming is the first step in helping you feel comfortable in sharing your life experiences with me. We’ll work together as a team so that you can make meaningful progress toward your goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I’m passionate about helping clients build meaningful, fulfilling lives aligned with their values and goals.

My goals for you

Setting goals with clients is 100% client-driven. Once you let me know what brought you to treatment and what you want to accomplish in sessions, I will help develop a road map to get us there.

Our first session

In the first session, I will be asking a lot of structured questions about your symptoms and your treatment goals to gain a greater understanding of what brought you to therapy. By the end of the first session, we will have developed a course of action to help you reach your goals. And if your goals change during our course of therapy, that's okay too.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

+ 5 more

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

+ 3 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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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

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Elizabeth Oliver