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she/her

Elizabeth PadillaPsyD

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Action-oriented, Mindful

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Phobias, Stress, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants

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Humility, kindness and gentle humor are at the center of my work.

License number

#29197

Therapy style

I have been in practice since 2010 in California and comprehensively providing services in both English and Spanish. Types of treatment varies, as approach is client-centered, but include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic (that which helps process the past), Solution-Focused, Strength-based, Humanistic, Mindfulness and naturally always respectful of cultural preferences and individual experiences. Humility, Kindness and gentle Humor are at the center of my work.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

PsyD - Clinical Psychology with a Multicultural Emphasis, California School of Professional Psychology

Interests

I enjoy visiting new places, live events with energetic people, hiking and creating new memories with my family.