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Elaine Godoy, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Grief Eating disorders Parenting issues
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About me

*NOW AVAILABLE FOR LIVE SESSIONS!*
Hello there, my name is Elaine and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My experience includes working with children, teens, adults, and families who are impacted by depression, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, trauma, and grief and loss. I also have over 5 years experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, were I provided behavior therapy to children with developmental disabilities. My therapy style is very down-to-earth and nonjudgmental. I believe that you should feel comfortable sharing your experiences as you work towards your goals.
So, how can I help? Maybe life has dealt you one challenge after another, and you are ready to break free and find your happiness. I know you are tired of the perpetual roadblocks and setbacks that prevent you from living life YOUR way. You are frustrated that no matter how hard you try, things just aren’t working. Together we can improve your emotional health, increase satisfaction with daily life, and get you closer to accomplishing those goals you’ve been putting off. You’ve undoubtedly made the courageous choice to work towards regaining control of your life and feeling better. I know you are tired, I know you are ready for change. Let’s work together and help you rediscover the life you were meant to live and feel better about yourself.

Parents of children with special needs-
Parents, there is help for you! I am very aware of the challenges that impact parents/families who have a child with special needs. Parenting is a difficult task in itself. Those difficulties are exponentially greater when a child has special needs. Maybe your child is receiving behavioral support, but for some reason you find yourself not able to work the same “magic” their therapists can. Do you feel burnt out? Perhaps your child has just been diagnosed and you are having some difficulty understanding or accepting what this all means for you and your family. Maybe you've been "in the game" for years and feel you have lost part of yourself in the world of specialists, doctors, IEPs, regional centers, OT, PT, ABA, etc... I’m here to tell you it’s OKAY. I can help you work through the unique challenges that comes with parenting child with special needs.

*My availability has recently opened up to full time. Please reach out to me if interested in scheduling*

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Eating disorders Parenting issues

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression

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License information

CA LMFT 99022

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elaine Godoy. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Elaine gives me the support and safe space that I require to deal with my many issues at home and work. She is a part of my life.

Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Elaine for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues

Elaine is incredible!! She is responsive, supportive, and encouraging. She always makes me feel validated and understood. I have made significant progress in my mental and emotional healing with Elaine as my therapist. She is the best!

Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with Elaine for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem

I love how Elaine takes her time. She communicates back to my message. She is a great counselor.

Written on Apr 21, 2020 after therapy with Elaine for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

She is amazing. She has helped me so much. I am grateful for her.

Written on Jan 30, 2020 after therapy with Elaine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Since I started seeing Elaine a few weeks ago, she’s helped me tackle issues that I didn’t think I had a name for. She’s super supportive with things I pursue and helps me understand others perspective while still being supportive of my own. I honestly wouldn’t be doing as good as I am now if not for her. :)

Written on Jan 29, 2020 after therapy with Elaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Elaine is very understanding and I think the most helpful thing about her that differs from other therapists I’ve had in the past is that she is very relatable. She’s not afraid to mention similar experiences in her life, and even laugh about them, which make it much easier to open up and discover those hard to deal with emotions/feelings/triggers. She’s very down to earth, and talking to her becomes like talking to your wisest and nonjudgmental friend. It’s clear she takes her job as a counselor seriously and she has always been readily available to chat or text message when needed.

Written on Sep 10, 2019 after therapy with Elaine for 2 months on issues concerning eating disorders, and sleeping disorders