Elisa Richards, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Elisa!

I focus on helping you gain insights to create the life you want and deserve by identifying values that are purposeful and meaningful to your experience.

My focus

I enjoy working with clients experiencing both minor and major life events who value the partnership therapy provides. Together we gain insight that creates a sense of competence and builds a strong sense of self as you move through these situations.

My approach

Some of the therapeutic approaches I am drawn to include Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to learn more about personal values/drivers, to gain insight into how our thoughts/behaviors affect our overall mental health.

My communication style

My communication style is approachable, welcoming, and supportive. I partner with you by providing a space that feels open to deep insight, which can result in meaningful change.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a teenager, I noticed students leaving a therapy office smiling and happier. I wanted to know what magic was happening behind those doors, and that curiosity became my initial driver for becoming a therapist.

My goals for you

I believe you come to therapy because you desire change in your personal or professional life. Together we can define goals that are purposeful to you, allowing you to become the best version of yourself.

Our first session

In the first session, I'd like to learn more about you, what brings you to therapy, and what you'd like to achieve. This serves as a guideline for our continued work together.

I identify as...

Female
American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Imago Relationship Therapy

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Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

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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 in Counseling (MC) in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Elisa Richards