Elizabeth Urbano, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Elizabeth!

I blend elements from different therapeutic approaches and tailor treatment according to each person's needs, creating a safe space where you feel respected and comfortable exploring challenging issues.

My focus

I am willing to see individuals and couples. My specialties include treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem issues, stress, anger management, dual diagnosis, relationship issues, and life transitions.

My approach

My counseling style is integrative. I blend elements from different approaches and tailor treatment to each person's needs. The modalities I draw from include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Multicultural approaches.

My communication style

My goal in therapy is to create a safe space where you feel respected and comfortable exploring challenging issues. Through compassionate therapeutic work, I aim to help you gain insight and learn new skills that will improve your well-being. I am bilingual and can communicate in Spanish during sessions.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey in mental healthcare has included working in various settings such as the adult justice system, outpatient in-office mental health, child welfare, and schools.

My goals for you

In working together, my goals for you are to create a safe therapeutic space, help you gain insights and skills to improve your well-being, and provide compassionate care tailored to your specific needs.

Our first session

In our first session, we will focus on discussing what brought you to therapy and understanding your unique story, challenges, and goals. I will gather some background information, and we will begin to formulate a plan for how to structure our work together to best support your needs and help you progress towards improved mental health.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Social Work from California State University, Fresno and a Associate in Arts (AA) in Substance Abuse Counseling from Fresno City College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Elizabeth Urbano