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Eli Selkin, LCSW

Experienced California LCSW for anxiety and grief
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Bipolar and depression

About Eli Selkin

Eli Selkin is a California-licensed LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with 18 years of professional experience supporting people through challenging life moments. Over the course of a long career, Eli has focused on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and loss, and cope with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression. Eli approaches every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space that honors each individual's experiences and values.

Eli customizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client's unique needs, preferences, and goals. That tailored approach means sessions are shaped by what matters most to the client rather than a one-size-fits-all formula. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life can be difficult, and Eli offers steady support throughout that process, partnering with clients to explore practical strategies and meaningful change.

Throughout their practice, Eli emphasizes a collaborative relationship that builds on the client's strengths while addressing the specific challenges they bring to therapy. The focus is on helping people develop tools to cope, process loss, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Eli Selkin have?

Eli Selkin has 18 years of professional experience.

Is Eli Selkin a licensed therapist?

Yes. Eli holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 27109.

In which languages does Eli Selkin provide therapy?

Eli Selkin provides therapy in English.

Where is Eli Selkin located?

Eli Selkin is located in California.

How can I work with Eli Selkin as my therapist?

You can work with Eli Selkin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Eli Selkin work with international clients?

Yes, Eli Selkin works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Eli Selkin 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 Therapy with Eli Selkin

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and build practical actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve day-to-day functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, patient-centered method that supports people in resolving ambivalence and finding internal motivation for change, often helpful for addictions and difficult transitions.

Eli works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process, and Eli will help clients explore options and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life or to connect across distances. For many people, this range of options increases access to consistent support and makes it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual circumstances.

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