Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

You’re successful in many areas of your life, but relationships feel like the one place where things still don’t fully click. You assumed that after building a successful career, a fulfilling relationship would be the next piece. Whether you’re single, dating, in a long-term relationship, or considering leaving a relationship, you can't shake the feeling that you're not where you thought you would be at this point in your life. While part of you fears being alone, another part fears choosing the wrong partner. The constant overthinking can feel exhausting, when all you really want is to feel connected, secure, and close to someone.

I specialize in helping women understand the emotional patterns shaping their romantic relationships. Using Gottman and attachment-based approaches, we'll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck- whether that's pulling away when relationships become more intimate, feeling anxious after a promising date, or staying in relationships that no longer feel right.

Healthy relationships are a foundational part of overall well-being. That being said, you don't have to navigate the feelings and emotions that come with them, alone. Relationship therapy can help you better understand yourself, heal old wounds, and create more secure relationships. Reach out to me today for a free consultation.

Call or Email Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 326-7401

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Elisenda Asencio-MacMartin

4B Godeus St.

San Francisco, CA 94110 map

(415) 326-7401

I offer virtual therapy to all of California, and am available most weekdays and evenings.

I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions

$230 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Elisenda Asencio-MacMartin

4B Godeus St.

San Francisco, CA 94110 map

(415) 326-7401

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I offer virtual therapy to all of California, and am available most weekdays and evenings.

I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions

$230 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $230
Couple Sessions $310
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

While I am currently an out of network provider, I am more than happy to provide my clients with a superbill that they can submit to their insurance for possible reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I know that navigating insurance can be a challenge!

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 326-7401

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 326-7401

Qualifications

Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Elisenda Asencio-MacMartin

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 109039 Elisenda Asencio-MacMartin

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 6 years

Attended New York University, Masters of Science

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Motivational Interviewing 150 Hr Training 2020

Certificate from Gottman Therapy Training- Level 1 Therapist 2026

I have extensive experience working with women and couples on strengthening their relationships. I am licensed in CA and a Gottman Level 1 trained Therapist.

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 326-7401

I have extensive experience working with women and couples on strengthening their relationships. I am licensed in CA and a Gottman Level 1 trained Therapist.

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 326-7401

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Body Image
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Marital and Premarital
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Substance Use
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

Treatment focuses on identifying relationship patterns, understanding how past experiences shape current dynamics, and building clearer communication and self-trust. Clients and couples often experience greater connection, less overthinking, increased intimacy, and an overall sense of calm.

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 326-7401

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 326-7401

31 Endorsements

Jackie Lalanne

Elisenda is one-of-a-kind. Her warmth, compassion and down-to-earth nature make her clients feel safe and welcomed while building confidence and lasting skills to calm anxiety, deepen connection and navigate life transitions. Her clients are so lucky!

Anitha Mohan

Olympia Georgeson - Relationships and Trauma

Elisenda is a skilled and compassionate therapist, who provides a warm and honest space for her clients to work though relationship challenges, anxiety, and much more. She brings a grounded and realistic approach to the work that is truly refreshing.

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFA, LPC, LMHC

Elisenda is a deeply attuned therapist who works with high-achieving women, mothers, and couples navigating major life transitions such as marriage and parenthood. Her work is especially valuable for those looking to reclaim identity after motherhood!

Mattilyn Millman - Trauma, EMDR, Empowerment

Ariel G - Couples & Relationship Therapist

Elisenda is a comforting support for women and couples who are experiencing life changes and/or high levels of burnout. Her approach is compassionate and caring, and she is able to connect and support in an authentic and meaningful way. I highly recommend!

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

For women preparing for marriage or motherhood, or facing career burnout, I highly recommend Elisenda. She helps you slow down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and realign with your goals and sense of purpose more sustainably.

Jessica EMDR, Trauma & Life Transitions Therapist

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

Elisenda does amazing work with her clients. She knows how to empower women through multiple stages of life. She is warm and understanding in her sessions, creating a beautiful therapeutic relationship with her clients.

Postpartum & Hormonal Therapist -Talor Hawkins

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW

I highly recommend Elisenda Asencio for her grounded, compassionate approach. She helps clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and relationships while offering practical tools to navigate anxiety, life transitions, and create meaningful change

Relationships and Couples-Priya Mukhopadhyay

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Elisenda creates a really warm and judgement free environment where she helps high achieving women feel connected to themselves again. Her clients feel heard and understood in the therapeutic space and you can tell she really cares. Highly recommend!

Yarisell Hernandez -Trauma & Relationship Therapy

LMHC-D, MA

I truly value Elisenda's work. She supports women and couples through anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with warmth and insight, using a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to foster clarity, communication, and connection.

Lauren Cortez, EMDR & Brainspotting

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I really like how Elisenda speaks to the experience of feeling disconnected or unfulfilled even when a relationship "looks fine" on the outside. Her approach feels thoughtful, validating, and focused on helping people create deep, authentic connection.

Taylor Rodriguez, EMDR Therapist

Dr. Jessica Bedziner, OCD Specialist Providing ERP

Elisenda is so sweet, friendly, and easy to talk to. She is passionate about her work in helping women grow in healthy relationships. If you are looking for a relatable therapist who is also highly trained, I would absolutely recommend her!

Psychologist, PsyD, ERP, CBT

Elisenda creates a warm, validating space for women navigating relationship anxiety, attachment wounds, and emotional patterns. Her compassionate, insightful approach helps clients build healthier, more secure, and fulfilling relationships.

Justine Gordon-Therapy for Driven, Anxious Adults

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Elisenda has such a warm, grounded presence and deep understanding of relationship dynamics. She is incredibly insightful when it comes to attachment patterns, emotional needs, and the ways our past experiences shape how we show up in relationships!

Lindsey Schmidt, postpartum, ADHD, brainspotting

Keri Baker - Self-Esteem & Body Image Therapist

Elisenda is truly exceptional. Her genuine compassion and approachable nature create a safe space where clients can grow in confidence, manage anxiety, strengthen relationships. Anyone who works with her is incredibly lucky.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS, CIEC

Elisenda works with women who can't shake the feeling that their relationships - or lack of them - aren't where they thought they'd be by now. She gets to the deeper patterns driving it all. If love feels confusing or out of reach, she's your person.

Sarah McLaughlin

Chloe Kinman - Anxiety, Trauma & Chronic Illness

I have referred many clients to Eli and completely trust her thoughtful, compassionate and skilled work. I have known Eli as a colleague for many years and have had insight into how much she loves this work and cares for her clients. I trust her completely

Samara Muniz: Trauma, Cultural & Immigration

Elisenda is a highly skilled and compassionate therapist. She will help you understand deeper patterns in your relationships and will give you real life tools that will lead to healthy and more fulfilling relationships. I highly recommend Elisenda!

Counselor, LMHC

Elisanda helps women uncover deeper attachment and relationship patterns driving anxiety and overthinking. She supports clients in building insight, stronger connections, and more fulfilling relationships.

Michelle Savage- Bilingual Infertility and Couples

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMHC, QS

I highly recommend Elisenda. She creates space for you to slow down, gain insight into what's happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself in a more intentional and sustainable way. Her approach is compassionate and grounding.

Jenn Frake- Anxiety Therapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT

Elisenda creates a warm, supportive space for women navigating anxiety, overthinking, and relationship challenges. Her compassionate approach helps clients better understand themselves, improve communication, and build healthier relationships.

Cultural Identity/Anxiety Therapy - Weekends

Sayra C. Therapy, Divorce & Life Transitions

Elisenda's a great therapist for anyone who is struggling with relationships or feeling stuck. She can help you understand the root of what's troubling you so that you can experience the joy, love and connection you desire.

Where Kids Teens Feel Heard Jocelyn Jarman

Eli is a highly knowledgeable colleague specializing in relationship patterns and Gottman-informed work. She helps clients recognize and change unhealthy relational habits with clarity and care. I highly recommend and refer her often.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MEd

Elisenda creates a thoughtful, supportive space for high-achieving individuals who feel stuck in their relationships. She helps clients navigate anxiety and overthinking so that they can build deeper connection. I highly recommend Elisenda!

Lia Bermudez - Couples & Relationship Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Elisenda connects women with the powerful tools of the Gottman method and other attachment work. She thoughtfully guides women toward understanding their own patterns and discovering healing, agency, and healthy connection!

Jasmine Perez- First Gen Stress & Overthinking

Mandy Lam: Anxiety, People-Pleasing & Trauma

Elisenda brings warmth, insight, and deep expertise to helping women and couples understand relationship patterns, strengthen communication, and build more secure, fulfilling connections. I highly recommend her.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAT, MT-BC

Elisenda is a skilled clinician specializing in relationship patterns, anxiety, and attachment. Her warm, insight-oriented approach helps folks to understand what's driving their relational dynamics, and build secure connections. I highly recommend her!

Emily Carlson

Victoria Taylor, EMDR & Trauma Therapist

Elisenda brings a steady presence to life's most important transitions. Whether you're deciding to stay, leave, or start over, she helps you move beyond anxiety and self-doubt so you can make decisions you trust and feel more confident moving forward.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

I highly recommend Elisenda! If you're navigating any relationship struggles, she uses a Gottman and attachment-based approach for effective and lasting change.

Dr. Valerie Reyna-Narcissistic Abuse, Divorce

Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, CAdPT-A

Elisenda is amazing at her job and has helped so many women struggling with relationships. Her knowledge in Gottman therapy sets her aside from many others. I have enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend referring others to her.

Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Elisenda really understands and supports her clients. As a woman, she can personally empathize with the pressures to interrupt true connection and creating safe and nourishing relationships. Her clinical work will help you move away from over thinking.

Jennifer Hodges

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S

Elisenda helps women explore the patterns shaping dating and relationships with warmth, clarity, and care. Using Gottman and attachment-based approaches, she supports clients in building deeper self-understanding and a more secure connection.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Family Systems
Feminist
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based

I use a collaborative and insight-oriented approach that blends depth work, Gottman methods, CBT, attachment-based exploration, and practical emotional tools. Sessions help you slow down patterns and understand what's happening beneath them. You can expect a warm, grounded space where we explore both insight and real-time change in how you show up in your relationship.

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 326-7401

Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 326-7401

Location

Primary Location

Elisenda Asencio-MacMartin

4B Godeus St.

San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 326-7401

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