Elissa Padilla, LMFT

Elissa Padilla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 3 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals, couples, and families addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her practice also focuses on attachment issues, caregiver stress, commitment and infidelity concerns, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, jealousy, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, and challenges common to young adults.

Elissa draws from evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring interventions to the needs and goals of each person she sees. As an LMFT - a clinician trained to address relationship and family dynamics as well as individual mental health - she balances practical tools with deeper exploration to support change and growth.

Her approach emphasizes compassion, respect, and active collaboration, guiding clients toward greater insight, improved coping, and more functional relationships. Elissa encourages those considering therapy to recognize the importance of taking the first step and views the work together as a partnership aimed at creating a healthier, more fulfilling next chapter.