Darilyn McElfresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Let's Connect (805) 250-4193
I allocate my time and practice between two specific and unique issues: one being sexually related problems, the other being OCD. With sexually related issues, they can show up as relationship problems, infidelity, arousal discrepancy, or LGBT matters. Likewise, with OCD, there are many different forms and subtypes: harm, scrupulosity, contamination, sexual, symmetry/order/balance/just right. I am trained and experienced in both fields, utilizing tools and interventions to treat one or the other, and sometimes both.
I practice with an emphasis in Attachment Theory. This focuses on relationships formed in early childhood that have carved out patterns of relationship dynamics into adulthood. I am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention to treat OCD specifically.
I believe in treating each person as a human. Reaching out can be difficult to do, sharing your vulnerability. It says a lot that you are already here researching. I commend you on your courage to do so and would be honored to help improve the quality of life by reducing the level of distress and/or impairment you are currently experiencing.
Call or Email Darilyn McElfresh now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 250-4193
Let's Connect (805) 250-4193
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
Cash, CheckInsurance
- ComPsych
Darilyn McElfresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 250-4193
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 115171 Darilyn McElfresh
- Attended California Lutheran University, Graduated 2014
- Certificate from The International Honors Society in Psychology 21983767 / 2014
- Certificate from California State University Channel Islands Bachelor of Arts Psychology / 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Darilyn McElfresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 250-4193
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Transgender
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Kink Community and Sex Positive
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Darilyn McElfresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 250-4193
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Darilyn McElfresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 250-4193
Location
Nearby Areas
Darilyn McElfresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 250-4193