Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Elaine Dern, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 21607
- NPI
- 1518304302
- Experience
- 29 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Elaine 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Work and money issues
About Elaine
Elaine Dern is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 29 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship strains, family concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
She works with people who are dealing with communication problems and mood disorders. She helps clients sort through workplace stress and money or financial issues. Sessions often center on practical steps to manage emotions and improve daily functioning.
Elaine uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person's experience and pace. That approach helps people feel heard and guides them to make choices that fit their life. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors that reduce distress.
In sessions she talks through what is causing strain and builds clear strategies to change patterns. Conversations include role practice for better communication and concrete plans for handling stressful situations. She keeps language plain and focuses on actions people can try between meetings.
Her practice emphasizes steady skill building rather than quick fixes. Over nearly three decades she has helped people create routines that support mood regulation and clearer relationships. Prospective clients are invited to start by describing their current concerns and what they hope to change.
BHow sessions work
How Elaine uses Client-Centered and CBT approaches online
Elaine draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's priorities and lived experience. This approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace while helping clarify what matters most. It is useful when people need to sort through feelings or decide on next steps in relationships and life transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems active. CBT work involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing new behaviors that reduce symptoms of depression or anxiety. This is practical work for workplace stress, mood shifts, and communication habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Elaine will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. The process is collaborative, with decisions guided by your needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, and daily routines. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, easier scheduling across locations, and options that reduce the need for travel.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related problems like communication and workplace stress.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions balance listening to your experience with practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with people on interpersonal and mood-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers