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Elizabeth Renteria

Practical, collaborative support for family stress

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Renteria is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She offers a straightforward, caring presence and focuses on practical steps parents can try between sessions. Elizabeth speaks English and Spanish and works with adults from California and elsewhere in the state.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Master in Counseling from the University of La Verne.

Background and approach

Elizabeth holds LCSW licenses in Oregon and California - OR LCSW L5306 and CA LCSW 22752. Her clinical background includes three years of professional practice in community and clinical settings. Elizabeth uses a client-centered stance that starts with listening to what matters most to each person.

From there she blends attachment-based ideas and cognitive tools to address day-to-day problems and relationship patterns. Sessions often focus on small, practical changes parents can test at home and on clearer communication within families. She also draws on dialectical skills when emotions run high and on existential perspectives when people face big life questions.

Elizabeth emphasizes culturally relevant, strength-based work and helps people identify their values and next steps. Her approach aims to be collaborative, warm, and pragmatic rather than abstract. Outside of any specific treatment label, she aims to build a steady working relationship where goals are clear and progress is tracked.

Those looking for help with parenting, family strain, or coping with major life changes will find an emphasis on realistic, doable strategies.

Approaches you can use online with a licensed therapist

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape feelings and patterns. It helps people understand why certain interactions trigger strong reactions and guides them to form steadier connections in family life.

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective first and follows their priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help clients find their own solutions and build confidence in parenting and decision-making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday coping skills that parents can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single model automatically.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules. These options allow for flexible check-ins, real-time coaching during stressful moments, or ongoing support through messaging, depending on what a client prefers.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Elizabeth help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting and a wide range of family and life challenges listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered, focused on listening first and then using practical strategies you can try between sessions.
What is her training and experience?
She has a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington and a Master in Counseling from the University of La Verne, with three years of professional experience.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Elizabeth holds LCSW licenses in Oregon and California - OR LCSW L5306 and CA LCSW 22752, and she practices from California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
California, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish

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