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Elaine Mains, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression
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About me

Hi! I am Elaine Mains, a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist in California. I have over 9 years of experience, including being at Rady Children’s Hospital, working with families, children and teenagers. I have a compassionate, authentic and down to earth approach to therapy; I want to meet you where you are at. I focus on providing short-term therapy because I believe a lot of growth can happen in a short amount of time. My approach to therapy is evidenced-based, person-centered and strength-based. I have experience in depression and anxiety disorders, trauma informed care, grief and loss, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and restoration therapy. I am looking to build strong therapeutic relationships with people I work with in a non-judgmental and safe space. I look forward to helping you navigate life’s stressors and walk with you through the healing process.

Professional experience

9yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

CA LMFT 47594

Reviews

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Elaine is a great counselor who listens and shows compassion for her patients.

Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Elaine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching

Elaine Mains has been very helpful to me. My family had a terrible tragedy. Left me with anxiety and panic attacks. Elaine was very calming and gave me some things to do to manage the anxiety and I am no longer having panic attacks. She has helped me to understand and manage what is happening to me. She is also a great listener I can ramble on for awhile and she will address every one of my concerns.
I am looking forward to our next session.

Written on May 03, 2021 after therapy with Elaine for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes