About
Dr. Elisha Galaif is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a Ph.D. in Preventative Medicine and an M.S. in Counseling. With over 33 years of experience, she works with children, adolescents, couples, individuals, and families. Her expertise includes anxiety, stress, parenting, family conflict, relationship and self-esteem issues, communication, intimacy, and divorce-related concerns. Additionally, Dr. Galaif has been teaching for over 24 years. I work with my clients to create an open, trusting and safe environment where anything can be shared. My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively with clients to build a strong therapeutic alliance. In my practice, I use different therapeutic approaches depending on what works best for the client, including client-centered therapy (being congruent with the client, providing unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding), a Biopsychosocial approach, Client Centered Therapy, Supportive Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I believe that clients want to change, are the experts in their own desires and goals, and have the resources and inner strengths to overcome their mental health issues. My goal is to assist clients to move towards a future that they want by successfully addressing any issues that they might be facing or having difficulty resolving. I am NOT currently working with couples. Therapeutic paradigms: Client-centered Therapy, Biological-Psychological-Social Framework, Solution-Focused Therapy
Details
- Specialty: Behavioral Health
- Credential: Licensed Therapist
- States licensed: CA
- Care format: Telehealth (in-person where available)
- Gender: Female
What to expect
Your first session is about getting comfortable: your therapist will listen, learn what brings you in, and work with you on goals and a plan that fits your life. Therapy should feel collaborative, practical, and supportive.
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