Elisabeth White, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Elisabeth!

I focus on DBT skills and somatic psychology to navigate substance use, depression, anxiety, and codependency.

My focus

I tend to work with older teens, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, addictive patterns, and relational conflict.

My approach

I am relational. Very little can happen in therapy if I do not build rapport and connection with you. I use the relationship we build to incorporate somatic techniques and skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Bringing safety to the body is essential, while also having practical skills to manage dysregulation.

My communication style

I work very hard at being transparent, mindful, and steady. I tend to build strong relationships with my clients because, in the end, the relationship is curative.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into mental health work has been shaped by a deep commitment to understanding how people heal and grow. I've learned that lasting change comes from both the safety we create together and the practical tools we build.

My goals for you

It is always a collaborative effort, and it is always being assessed. We often have to pivot or shift goals, and we figure that out together in conversation.

Our first session

The initial few minutes are me going over paperwork and getting you oriented to the journey we've set upon together. The rest of the session is time for you to begin to tell me your story. What you have to say is much more important than the bulk of what I have to say.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Mindfulness-Based

Somatic

Dialectical (DBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Community Mental Health from California Institute of Integral Studies.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Elisabeth White