she/her
Elaine Ahmad
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Affirming, Contemporary, Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Focus areas
Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+
Years of Experience
26+
I believe that counseling can help people to become the best version of themselves in terms of their personal, professional, and relationship goals.
License number
#19118
Therapy style
I believe open, honest communication is crucial in building a strong therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a warm, calming, empathic therapeutic environment and welcome both tears and laughter along the way. I believe that counseling can help people to become the best version of themselves in terms of their personal, professional, and relationship goals.
Every client is different so I want to tailor my approach to each client's specific needs and goals. I have spent the majority of my career working with adults dealing with a variety of personal issues.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California
Interests
I love cooking, baking, reading, writing, and spending time with my family.