Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Cherrise Elijah, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 104292
- NPI
- 1457879744
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Cherrise supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Self esteem work
About Cherrise
Cherrise Elijah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with nine years of professional experience helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on straightforward, practical support and works with clients who want clearer thinking and steadier mood in daily life.
She helps people talk through difficult events and feelings. Sessions often address coping after loss, recovering from trauma, and managing anxiety that shows up at work or home. She also supports people dealing with low motivation, self-doubt, and postpartum mood changes.
Her approach centers on direct conversation and problem solving. She listens, asks clarifying questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. Then she and the client try small, manageable steps that can change how daily life feels.
Cherrise draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward specific goals. She pays attention to how stress and caregiving responsibilities affect mood and behavior. Practical strategies for communication and managing workplace strain are common topics.
Clients can expect a professional who combines real-world focus with clinical experience. She works to make each session useful and grounded in everyday demands. Those interested in beginning can follow the site’s steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions
Cherrise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Another approach works on skills for managing stress and caregiver burden, breaking large problems into concrete, manageable steps that fit into busy days.Choosing the right method is collaborative. She will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and daily routines. Together they review what helps and adjust the approach as progress is made or circumstances change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to practice skills in the places where problems actually come up, and lets therapists and clients schedule around caregiving or job demands.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, workplace issues, postpartum depression, and related mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation and problem-solving to address daily challenges. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and trying small, practical steps that can reduce symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional social work experience. That time includes supporting people through trauma, loss, and mood difficulties.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. The profile lists her California licensure exactly as provided.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking flow for specific pricing information.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
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