Clinical Therapist
Elisa has years of experience working with a wide variety of clients from Elementary School to all age adults. She believes the cornerstone to change is building a strong rapport with clients who can then trust the insight and change process. Her approach to therapy includes creating a space for deep insight, along with building skills and tapping into skills her clients already possess, which ultimately leads to opportunities to build and create a life that is valuable and meaningful. She leads the therapy with honoring individuality and identifying personal values, then looks at ways clients can build strengths and resiliencies to benefit life experiences and improve important relationships. Elisa is passionate and excited to partner with her clients to open doors together, allowing them new possibilities to build the life they deserve. Through aligning behaviors with values, and increasing strength and resilience, Elisa supports you to be the best version of yourself.
Client Focus
- Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Parents, Couples
Advanced Specialization
- Anxiety & OCD
- Depression
- Trauma Informed
- Grief
- Personality Disorders
Additional Special Interest
Personal Identity Exploration, Life Transitions, Launching, Empty Nesting, Grief/Loss, Divorce, Parenting, Trauma Processing, Work/Life Balance, Work/Career Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Social Skills, Communication
Therapeutic Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma Informed
Clinical Experience
- Marriage and Family Therapist #141282 – Momentum for Health
- Marriage and Family Therapist Associate #119036 – Momentum for Health
- Marriage and Family Therapist Associate #119036 – Palo Alto Therapy
- Marriage and Family Therapist Intern – Discovery Counseling Center
Professional Credentials & Education
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #141282
- MA Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University – Berkeley
- BS Human Services Management, University of Phoenix – San Jose
Associations & Memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
On a Personal Note
Elisa enjoys spending time with her large family, friends and her rescue Pug. Going to the theater, listening to live music, and being by the beach is always a plus! She is a lifelong learner and spent her previous career life in public service (police/fire) which has greatly informed her work. Elisa feels honored to partner with her clients, feeling gratitude for the opportunity to work within and give back to her community.