Lia Ek, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lia!

I'm an LCSW specializing in the neurodivergent population, particularly late-diagnosed ADHD, autism, and high-masking individuals. I also support moms navigating postpartum depression and generalized anxiety and depression. You are not broken — you are valuable and worthy of love. I meet you where you are and tailor care specifically to you.

My focus

I support adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, postpartum issues, relationship concerns, and life transitions. As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I see neurodivergent identities as different ways of being — not deficits to fix.

My approach

I use an eclectic, neurodiversity-affirming approach drawing from CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. I tailor every modality to fit your unique neurotype and strengths — not the other way around.

My communication style

Therapy should be a space where you show up as you are — no masking required. I adapt my pacing, structure, and communication style to fit your needs because what works for neurotypical clients may not work for you, and that's okay.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've worked with clients across the lifespan in community programs, outpatient clinics, and complex mental health settings, including a prison. Extensive work alongside neurodivergent individuals and their families has shaped my affirming, individualized approach to care.

My goals for you

My goal is to help you build a life that feels meaningful to you — not the idealized version society expects. We'll define success on your own terms, using approaches tailored to your neurotype and values, working with the way your brain works, not against it.

Our first session

Our first session is about getting to know each other at your pace — no pressure. I'll listen to your story, answer any questions, and start understanding your unique situation. We'll talk about what brought you here and what you actually want from therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Depression

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Developmental Disorders

Parenting

Relationship Issues

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 58 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Sacramento.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lia Ek