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Elaine Dern, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Elaine Dern

Individual therapy

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LCSW
22+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Elaine Dern, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Elaine has a Master of Social Work in Mental Health from San Diego State University.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
ADHD
Gender Identity
Mood Disorders
Sexual Addiction
Substance Use
Style
Exploratory
Approachable
Empowering

Hi there, I'm Elaine!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a licensed clinician for over 20 years. I believe therapy offers an individual the power of insight to begin the process towards empowering one's life. Using cognitive behavioral, client-centered therapy offers the client begins to build a therapeutic alliance.

My focus

Individuals make the decision to seek therapy feeling deregulated, disconnected from society. I work with young adults navigating anxiety, addictions, impulsive behaviors, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Together, we’ll build coping skills and create a treatment plan for growth, empowering and achieving emotional regulation.

My approach

Working with diverse populations, I have experience with individuals who have been arrested for child endangerment, complex family dynamics, adult children dealing with acceptance of aging parents, mental health, case management, 1:1 therapy focusing on addiction, homelessness, eating disorders, and individuals feeling disconnected from society.

Expertise

Focus populations

Aviation Professionals
Recovery/12 Step Friendly
Educators
Single Mother
+ 4 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work in Mental Health from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentMonday, Aug 3rd