Rekeeshella Elder, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Rekeeshella

Rekeeshella Elder is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family troubles, grief, and low self-esteem. She draws on nine years of clinical experience to offer steady, practical support when life feels overwhelming. Rekeeshella emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session.

She provides clear, straightforward guidance and listens closely to what matters to each person. Her approach is collaborative and tailored.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what is most useful right now, whether that means learning new ways to handle stress, improving communication, or addressing family patterns. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and from solution-focused work to set small, realistic goals.

Rekeeshella also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people live by their values, and emotionally-focused therapy to address relationship and attachment concerns. She adapts her methods to fit each person's needs and pace. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, not abstract or overly technical.

Therapy with her can include talking through past family of origin issues, navigating blended family challenges, coping with loss, or managing caregiver stress and chronic illness. She is attentive to issues like abandonment, codependency, control, and communication problems. Sessions are offered in English and take place while she practices in California.

Rekeeshella helps clients plan steps they can use outside sessions so change can continue between meetings.

Therapy approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, and then choose behavior that fits their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and helps build skills to shift unhelpful thoughts and responses; it is often used for anxiety and low self-esteem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and attachment needs in relationships, helping people repair connection and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits best. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits like flexible scheduling and easier access from home. Sessions can take place by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to stay consistent. These options help people maintain regular contact and practice new skills between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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 kinds of concerns does Rekeeshella address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family of origin topics.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is respectful, sensitive, and practical. She emphasizes clear goals, active listening, and tailoring sessions to each persons needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience informs how she helps people manage grief, relationships, and stress.

Which credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 149945, practicing in California.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are used?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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