Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Choosing a therapist hinges on so many factors! Who you are, what you are looking for in therapy. Then there are the therapists available to you, You look at their education, training, experience, therapeutic approaches, etc. Deciding to seek therapy takes courage and you want a good fit. That fit comes from working together, developing trust and a willingness to be open to hearing what each other says.
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1990. I have worked in the mental health field since 1975, in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and then interning in private practice for three years prior to becoming licensed. I was extremely lucky to have worked at a psychiatric hospital early on that provided staff education with some of the most famous people in the field of psychotherapy, so I feel my foundation is outstanding.
Life can be hard, overwhelming, frustrating, and exciting. My role as a therapist is to help you help yourself, to identify areas in your life where you might be stuck, understand why you do or feel or act as you do, understand the influences that affect you today. I believe in setting goals in therapy that can be evaluated along the way and changed when needed. Therapy can be short term, very solution oriented. Or can take longer.
I draw from the various therapeutic approaches that I have studied and put into practice over the years. And apply what I know to each client individually. Clients have described me as compassionate, that I seek to understand what they need, that I am able to hear them, and that I am respectful. I love the connection between myself and my clients that allows me to stay neutral yet utilizes my ability to be empathetic. I will help you to develop the tools needed to make the changes you identify and to incorporate insights that happen along the way.
I have worked with individuals, families, and couples. My speciality has been working with people going through Infertility and I have had specialized training in this unique area as well as being a therapist with a national support organization. All of this experience and training define who I am as a therapist/counselor today.
I have a good understanding of how our family of origin affects how we function today and utilize a family systems and a more eclectic approach. But more than what approaches I draw from, that connection I mentioned above is what helps my clients achieve their goals.
I wish you all the best in your journey and if I am the therapist you contact, I look forward to our work together.
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Choosing a therapist depends on many personal factors – who someone is, what they hope to accomplish in therapy, and which therapists are available. Elaine Lipkin emphasizes that a good fit grows from working together, building trust, and being open to what each person brings to the process.
Elaine has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 1990 and holds license number 27327. She began working in the mental health field in 1975, with experience in psychiatric hospitals and outpatient clinics, and she completed three years of internship in private practice before becoming licensed. Early in her career she worked at a psychiatric hospital that provided staff education from well-known figures in psychotherapy, an experience she credits with giving her a strong clinical foundation.
Her role as a therapist is to help people identify areas where they feel stuck, to explore why they think, feel, or act as they do, and to understand the influences that shape their lives today. Elaine believes in setting measurable goals that can be reviewed and adjusted; therapy may be brief and solution-oriented or extend over a longer period, depending on the needs.
She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches and tailors methods to each individual client. Clients have described her as compassionate, attentive to their needs, able to listen well, and respectful. She values the connection that permits her to maintain neutrality while offering empathy, and she helps people develop practical tools and incorporate insights gained during the work.
Elaine has worked with individuals, families, and couples. Her specialty has included work with people facing infertility, supported by specialized training and experience with a national support organization. With a clear understanding of how family of origin affects current functioning, she often uses family systems ideas within an eclectic framework. All of these experiences and training inform who she is as a therapist today, and she offers her best wishes to anyone beginning their therapeutic journey with her.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person care.
One major benefit is flexibility – people can choose the mode of connection that suits them best, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Another important point is that the professionals providing care are licensed, and clients may switch therapists if they seek a different fit. Online therapy can provide a practical way to access support while maintaining the same professional standards expected in traditional settings.
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