Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Elaine Ellers, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 62047
- NPI
- 1548098205
- Experience
- 15 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
- Family conflict help
- Anger management tools
- Panic and anxiety support
About Elaine
Elaine Ellers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, and anger, and also works with concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, midlife crisis, panic attacks, and women's issues. She speaks English.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens first, then helps people name the patterns that keep causing trouble. Sessions focus on practical steps - clearer communication, strategies to reduce panic, and ways to handle recurring anger. She adapts the conversation to what each person brings to the room.
Elaine uses evidence-based techniques to work on specific problems. For panic and anxiety she focuses on skills people can use between sessions. With family conflict she helps clients map out difficult conversations and set boundaries that feel manageable.
She values respect and sensitivity in session. That means being direct when needed and gentle when a topic is hard to talk about. The work moves at a pace the client can tolerate while aiming for concrete change.
To get started, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Elaine prefers to match her methods to each person's life and goals rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Elaine works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and panic, and to improve communication and anger management. For anxiety and panic she focuses on skills that reduce symptoms in the moment and lower overall reactivity; these skills include breathing and grounding practices and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. For communication and family conflict she teaches concrete conversation strategies - how to state needs clearly, set limits, and handle pushback without escalating. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will discuss different methods and help decide what fits best based on each person's goals and day-to-day life. This is a collaborative process that can shift as progress is made. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions to fit therapy into a busy schedule, to avoid travel, or to make shorter check-ins easier during a workday. Online appointments can make it simpler to maintain continuity when life gets hectic, and Elaine will help plan how best to use the time available.CAreas of focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Elaine focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, and anger. She also works on abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, midlife crisis, panic attacks, and women's issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, practical style that emphasizes skills and problem solving. Conversations are tailored to the issue at hand and aim for clear, usable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in social work and mental health settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
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 a 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