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Elena Wash, LCSW

Elena Wash LCSW supporting stress and change
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Chronic illness support
  • Compassion fatigue care

About Elena Wash

Elena Wash is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, motivation challenges, chronic illness and pain, and major life transitions. She also brings experience supporting those coping with compassion fatigue. Elena centers her practice on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to overcome current challenges. She works collaboratively with clients to identify practical steps, build coping skills, and reconnect with sources of meaning and motivation.

Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Elena acknowledges and honors that first step while offering steady, empathic support. Her approach blends practical strategies with a focus on personal strengths, aiming to help clients navigate change, reduce overwhelm, and regain a sense of direction. Throughout the process she emphasizes respectful listening, validation of experience, and partnership in setting goals and measuring progress. Elena’s practice is geared toward people seeking thoughtful, strength-based support during times of stress and life transition.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger management

Additional Focus Areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elena Wash have?

Elena Wash has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Elena Wash a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are CA LCSW 88505.

In which languages does Elena Wash provide therapy?

Elena provides therapy in English.

Where is Elena Wash located?

Elena is located in California.

How can I work with Elena Wash as my therapist?

You can work with Elena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elena Wash work with international clients?

Elena Wash does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elena Wash cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and Access - Online Therapy with Elena

Elena draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is practical and often used for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and mood concerns. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained. In some work she uses Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to clarify goals and move quickly toward actionable steps that fit a client's life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elena works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time based on what is working and what clients find most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which supports flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or ongoing health concerns. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while maintaining consistent engagement in care.

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