Elaine Dern, LCSW
- Relationships and family
- Mood and self-esteem
- Online sessions available
About Elaine Dern
Her work emphasizes practical strategies for coping with mood fluctuations, workplace stress, and financial worries while helping clients clarify life purpose and strengthen interpersonal skills. Elaine creates a collaborative, compassionate environment where individuals can explore patterns, build resilience, and develop tools for managing everyday pressures.
Clients benefit from a focused approach that integrates listening with goal-oriented techniques designed to foster insight and sustainable change. Elaine aims to walk alongside each person as they develop stronger emotional skills, improve relationships, and move toward greater personal fulfillment.
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Additional Focus Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elaine Dern have?
Elaine Dern has 29 years of experience.
Is Elaine Dern a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 21607.
In which languages does Elaine Dern provide therapy?
Elaine Dern provides therapy in English.
Where is Elaine Dern located?
Elaine Dern is located in California.
How can I work with Elaine Dern as my therapist?
You can work with Elaine Dern through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elaine Dern work with international clients?
Elaine Dern does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elaine Dern cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Elaine Dern
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, with the therapist creating a supportive space for clients to explore their goals and values. This approach helps people gain clarity about relationships, life purpose, and self-esteem by prioritizing the client's perspective and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to depression, anxiety, or low mood and then developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used to manage mood disturbances, coping with life changes, and improving everyday functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elaine will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and she may blend elements of different approaches as appropriate.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility and can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or work and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.