- Trauma and abuse
- Spanish and English
- Evidence informed methods
About Eleana
Her sessions are warm and straightforward. She builds a respectful, human-centered space where people can talk through their struggles. She draws on approaches that focus on thoughts, motivation, and mindful awareness to make sense of painful experiences.
Eleana has worked with immigration and acculturation issues and brings personal experience as an immigrant to that work. She has also spent time helping people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her background includes offering services in culturally relevant ways for Latino communities.
In the room she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help with stress, cravings, and emotional ups and downs.
She aims to help people build dependable strategies they can use outside of sessions. Conversations focus on what’s happening now, what practical changes might help, and small steps toward balance. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and can address a wide range of concerns.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online care
Eleana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits that feed distress.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. This method focuses on listening and building motivation instead of pushing a plan.
Mindfulness Therapy appears in short practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and cravings. These exercises are simple and often practiced between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking to know what is available. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy lives, whether someone needs a shorter check-in, wants not to be on camera, or needs to join from a different time zone. Licensed professionals can use these options to make care more manageable; check session options when you schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life changes.
What style of therapy can I expect?
The approach is practical and person-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address thoughts, behavior, and motivation.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has seven years of experience working in behavioral health settings and community-focused care.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The therapist holds LCSW credentials and practices in California with licenses noted as FL LCSW and CA LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted; confirm any region-specific details before scheduling.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.