Elizabeth Renteria , LCSW

Elizabeth Renteria is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in California and Oregon and brings a practical, strengths-based approach to therapy. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and combines that clinical grounding with two graduate degrees: a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Master of Counseling from the University of La Verne. With three years of experience working with individuals and families, she addresses concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stressors.

Her work emphasizes a client-centered style that prioritizes culturally relevant and strength-based methods alongside cognitive approaches. Elizabeth aims to develop collaborative relationships that are warm and solution-focused, helping clients identify practical strategies to improve wellbeing and manage everyday challenges. She integrates attachment-informed ideas and cognitive techniques to support healing and growth, tailoring interventions to each person's background and goals.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Elizabeth seeks to create an inviting therapeutic space where clients and families can explore patterns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. She approaches each case with respect for cultural context, practical problem-solving, and a focus on building resilience over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth draws from attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns in relationships and early bonds to understand how those dynamics affect current emotions and behavior - it can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship struggles. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring goals and values - it is often used for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care from home, and maintain regular contact for skill building and support, while licensed professionals guide the work toward practical, meaningful change.