Elizabeth Renteria , LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker focusing on practical solutions
- Client-centered care
- Culturally relevant methods
- Bilingual English and Spanish
About Elizabeth Renteria
Elizabeth Renteria is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in California and Oregon who brings a practical, culturally aware approach to psychotherapy. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Master in Counseling from the University of La Verne, and she has three years of clinical experience working with individuals and families facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stressors. Elizabeth emphasizes client-centered work that prioritizes practical strategies to improve day-to-day functioning and overall well-being.
Her practice integrates strength-based and culturally relevant methods with cognitive-based techniques, offering a blend of approaches tailored to each person's background and goals. She values a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship as the foundation for effective work, and she structures treatment around the needs and preferences of the person in therapy. Elizabeth also attends to family dynamics and relational patterns when relevant, helping clients navigate grief, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, and coping with major life changes.
With attention to cultural context and practical outcomes, Elizabeth supports clients in building skills, clarifying values, and moving toward healthier ways of coping. Her style is professional, empathetic, and focused on concrete steps that promote resilience and meaningful progress.
Her practice integrates strength-based and culturally relevant methods with cognitive-based techniques, offering a blend of approaches tailored to each person's background and goals. She values a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship as the foundation for effective work, and she structures treatment around the needs and preferences of the person in therapy. Elizabeth also attends to family dynamics and relational patterns when relevant, helping clients navigate grief, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, and coping with major life changes.
With attention to cultural context and practical outcomes, Elizabeth supports clients in building skills, clarifying values, and moving toward healthier ways of coping. Her style is professional, empathetic, and focused on concrete steps that promote resilience and meaningful progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elizabeth Renteria have?
Elizabeth Renteria has 3 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families.
Is Elizabeth Renteria a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Her licenses are OR LCSW L5306 and CA LCSW 22752.
In which languages does Elizabeth Renteria provide therapy?
Elizabeth provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Elizabeth Renteria located?
Elizabeth Renteria is located in California.
How can I work with Elizabeth Renteria as my therapist?
You can work with Elizabeth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elizabeth Renteria work with international clients?
Elizabeth Renteria does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elizabeth Renteria cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 a 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Elizabeth often draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide sessions; this approach helps people clarify goals, build self-awareness, and work toward practical changes that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is helpful for exploring relational patterns and early experiences that shape current relationships and emotional responses, supporting work on trust, connection, and interpersonal boundaries.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning their care and in tracking progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists.
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