Elizabeth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Let's Connect (949) 441-2343
This world pulls us in many directions and at times it can be challenging to find our footing. My name is Elizabeth, and I’m a licensed therapist with a Master's of Social Work from the University of Southern California. I firsthand understand how the demands of a high-pressure career can create an ongoing drive for perfection. The feeling that no matter how much you achieve, it’s never quite enough. The constant pressure can lead to exhaustion and a loss of your authentic self, something I know because I've been there. I'm here to help you build a relationship with yourself so you can fully show up as you.
My approach is rooted in warmth, mutual respect, and genuine connection. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to be yourself, to explore what’s going on beneath the surface and grow at your own pace. At times, that may mean offering a gentle challenge or holding space for discomfort, always with compassion and curiosity.
Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, perfectionism, creative blocks, or just feeling stuck, we’ll navigate it together. Therapy doesn’t look one particular way—healing and growth is personal and I’m here to help you discover your own path.
Call or Email Elizabeth Small now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 441-2343
Let's Connect (949) 441-2343
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Optum
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Out of Network
Elizabeth Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 441-2343
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 129321 Elizabeth Small
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended University of Southern California, MSW
- Certificate from The Institute for Creative Mindfulness Trained in EMDR Therapy / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Elizabeth Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 441-2343
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Creative Individuals
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Perfectionism
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Elizabeth Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 441-2343
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Elizabeth Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (949) 441-2343