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Elizabeth Renteria , LCSW

Based in California Online sessions

Compassionate, practical care for stressed parents

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Years in practice
3
Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Grief
About

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Renteria is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, depression, and trauma. She uses straightforward methods and practical steps so parents and caregivers can make small, manageable changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for those who prefer either language.

Elizabeth blends client-centered care with cognitive approaches to focus on what works in daily life. She emphasizes strengths and respects each person's cultural background when shaping goals.

Background and approach

Conversations aim to be warm, steady, and focused on realistic steps to feel better. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington and a Master of Counseling from the University of La Verne. She holds the LCSW credential and has practiced for three years in California.

That mix of training and experience shapes a practical, empathetic way of working. In sessions she helps people address attachment concerns, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, and the fallout from separation or immigration challenges. She also supports those coping with addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and job-related burnout or compassion fatigue.

The work tends to be action-oriented and focused on daily routines that improve coping. Elizabeth aims for a collaborative relationship where clients set goals and try tools between sessions. She offers several ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

The goal is steady progress through clear steps and shared decision making.

Focus areas and approaches

What Elizabeth works with

Everything Elizabeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Elizabeth helps people with.

Approaches Elizabeth lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work pays attention to how relationships affect feelings and behavior. It helps people notice patterns around closeness, trust, and caregiving and learn different ways to connect and set boundaries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings link together; it uses short exercises and skills that people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, with concrete tools for distress tolerance and better emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting as needs change. Clients and the therapist set goals together and try approaches in real situations to see what helps.

Online therapy offers a lot of practical benefits. Video calls let people work face to face without travel time. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make shorter check-ins or quick practice of skills easier between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy family schedule.
Questions

Questions people ask about Elizabeth

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting challenges, plus related areas like grief, addictions, relationship and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on practical solutions and strength-based work tailored to the person’s day-to-day life.

What training and experience does she bring?

She has two master’s degrees and three years of professional experience working in clinical settings to support people with mood, trauma, and life stressors.

Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?

She practices in California and holds the LCSW credential listed as OR LCSW, CA LCSW in her profile.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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