Location
Offers online therapy
I meet in person with people in my Campbell office, otherwise I am happy to engage in video sessions.
About
Are you overwhelmed by substance use, including alcohol or marijuana overuse, and is it creating problems for you? I help people with alcohol and drug issues begin to live better lives. I can help you begin to address these problems and find a way out of the pain and despair. I provide a safe environment, free from judgment, to deal with your drug and alcohol use. I can help whether you want to quit completely or cut down and control your drinking or using. If you are already in recovery, I respect and support your efforts as you participate in therapy. I work with couples struggling around addiction issues in their relationship.
I am an experienced therapist, including working at Kaiser Permanent CDRP. I believe in both the abstinence-based and harm-reduction models. Sobriety/recovery is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. I honor the way therapy and recovery dovetail to support you in your healing, change, and growth, and I will support you in dealing with life on life's terms.
I believe every person has the potential for change. I have witnessed tremendous growth and healing, whether it is around anxiety, depression or substance issues. I feel privileged to help everyone who I see - virtually or in person. If you are ready to feel relief, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can help you create a better life. LGBTQ+ allied
Elizabeth Essner
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Finances
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
I do not accept insurance but provide clients with statements they can submit to their insurance companies. I use IvyPay app for payments
Email me or call (408) 549-9732 with questions.
Qualifications
- License: California / 101065
- School: San Jose State University
I have a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work and am licensed in the state of California. I have certification in grief counseling.
Additional Credentials
- Degree: San Jose State University / Masters of Social Work
- Degree: McGill University / Bachelor of Social Work
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Addiction
Issues
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Gay Allied
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Single Mother
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
Last Modified: 7 Mar 2023
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