I am a licensed mental health professional in California with five years of diverse experience supporting clients dealing with addictions, trauma, abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and military-related challenges. As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I create a safe and open environment for clients to freely express themselves.
With my personalized approach, I guide clients seeking to overcome obstacles and take their first steps toward a fulfilling and happier life. As you choose to be courageous in sharing your truth with me, you can trust that I am here to listen without judgment and support you in seeking the changes you desire for yourself.
Let's work together to achieve your goals
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LCSW 113629
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elissa Duggan. 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.
She is very easy to talk to and quick to understand what is needed and how to execute that help.
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Elissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Elissa has been an immense help to me as she finds a great balance between allowing me the chance of my own and offering resources that are a fit to help me with what I’m working on. She’s responsive and professional yet allows me to feel comfortable. She has a very respectable background in mental health yet treats me with respect and never condescends so I trust her enough to share my challenges and mistakes so I can ultimately grow. She also adds appropriate humor which keeps me coming back even during my most challenging times.
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Elissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Elissa is a great therapist, and very flexible in her schedule and dedicated myself being active duty military and schedule changes she is always so considerate, respectful, and supportive in all ways. I’ve been on this app for some time now and other therapists do not compare anywhere close as in her. Highly recommend.
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Elissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Down to earth and straight forward. I instantly felt comfortable speaking with Elissa.
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Elissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Elissa is a wonderful therapist!
She does a phenomenal job of listening and providing invaluable insight into my issues, as well as suggesting positive actions to help me further my progress.
Her patience, understanding and compassion are all truly remarkable.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Elissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Every session is fantastic in the way it helps me deal with my emotions and work through my issues
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Elissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes