What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Elaine is a skilled and supportive therapist who helps clients navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, and life’s challenges with compassion and care. She has a talent for meeting clients where they are while thoughtfully integrating creative and evidence-based interventions to support meaningful growth. Elaine creates a welcoming environment where clients feel understood, challenged in the right ways, and empowered to move forward. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is both knowledgeable and genuinely invested in the healing process.
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EDLess than 1 month ago
“Elaine is a supportive, creative presence for kids and families navigating anxiety, trauma, and OCD. She brings playful, child-centered interventions into serious clinical work, making therapy feel approachable for young clients while staying deeply effective.
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KALess than 1 month ago
About Elaine Luna
Focus areas
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Exposure Response Prevention
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Trauma Focused
Play Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Sandplay
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Elaine Luna
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure where to turn, you're not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. At Healing Connection Therapy, Inc., I provide a compassionate, supportive space where children, adults, and families can feel heard, understood, and truly cared for.
I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, and difficult life transitions using evidence-based approaches that are tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, my goal is to help you feel relief, gain practical tools, and begin experiencing meaningful change as soon as possible.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Therapy with me is collaborative, warm, and focused on helping you feel safer, more confident, and more connected in your life and relationships. In-person and telehealth appointments are available in English and Spanish.
Reaching out can feel hard — but it can also be the first step toward healing. I look forward to supporting you.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My process begins with a warm, welcoming intake designed to help you feel comfortable and understood. There is no pressure and no judgment — just space for you to share what’s been weighing on you and what you’re hoping will feel different. I take time to truly listen so we can build a strong foundation of trust and collaboration from the start.
After our initial appointment, I provide thoughtful recommendations for next steps in treatment, including the approach that will best support your goals. Depending on your needs, this may include evidence-based modalities such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I’ll explain the “why” behind the approach so you feel informed and confident in the plan.
While treatment does have structure — because structure helps create meaningful progress — I remain flexible and responsive. If something urgent or unexpected comes up, we make space to address it. Your real-life experiences matter, and therapy should support you in real time.
When working with children, I maintain frequent communication with parents or caregivers to ensure we’re aligned and supporting progress both in and outside of sessions. When appropriate, I may also recommend family therapy to strengthen connection, improve communication, and support lasting change within the family system.
Above all, therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $230 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $230 for 60 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
If you have a PPO plan, you have more say about which provider you choose to work with and may be reimbursed for sessions — I provide superbills to help make this process easy and stress-free.
Note: I highly recommend to check with your insurance prior to making an appointment to confirm whether you will receive reimbursement for services.
Office location
Elaine Luna, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Irvine Campus, Master's in Psychology
- University of California, Riverside (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1548706211
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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16 reviews
Most relevant
Elaine is avery kind and gentle person. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a kind and compassionate ear.
Less than 1 month agoBN
I highly recommend working with Elaine. My child has been calmer since we started working with her.
Less than 6 months agoRB
Elaine is a skilled and supportive therapist who helps clients navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, and life’s challenges with compassion and care. She has a talent for meeting clients where they are while thoughtfully integrating creative and evidence-based interventions to support meaningful growth. Elaine creates a welcoming environment where clients feel understood, challenged in the right ways, and empowered to move forward. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is both knowledgeable and genuinely invested in the healing process.
Less than 1 month agoED
Elaine is a supportive, creative presence for kids and families navigating anxiety, trauma, and OCD. She brings playful, child-centered interventions into serious clinical work, making therapy feel approachable for young clients while staying deeply effective.
Less than 1 month agoKA
Elaine is a compassionate and skilled clinician specialized to treat anxiety disorders, including PTSD and OCD. I would trust her with my mental health care.
Less than 1 month agoKW
I highly recommend working with Elaine! She has a warm, compassionate presence and a creative approach to helping children reach their goals. Elaine does an excellent job partnering with families, ensuring both children and caregivers feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
Less than 1 month agoMS
Elaine is an incredible therapist. She can breathe hope into the lives of parents and children suffering from OCD, anxiety snd trauma. She gives simple take home tools from ERP and EMDR that are effective and make real impact. I highly recommend her.
Less than 1 month agoAD
Elaine is a highly attuned and empathetic therapist. Her approach is calming, supportive, and encouraging. If you are looking for relief fast and ready to put in the work, Elaine offers intensives (longer therapy sessions) as a way to dig deeper, and heal quicker. Her extensive knowledge in trauma, OCD, and anxiety allows her to know when to push a bit more and when to move a little slower. I highly recommend working with Elaine if you are looking for deeper healing!
Less than 1 month agoMM
I highly recommend Elaine, especially for anyone looking for support with anxiety or trauma. What stood out most to me was how closely she collaborated with parents to help reinforce the skills being worked on in therapy outside of sessions. That consistency made a real difference and helped the therapeutic process feel more effective. Elaine is compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in her clients' progress.
Less than 1 month agoAA
I highly recommend Elaine to anyone needing support with anxiety, trauma, or OCD. She's a dedicated and knowledgeable therapist who will help you heal and feel like yourself again.
Less than 1 month agoSB
Elaine specializes in anxiety, trauma, and OCD, with particular expertise working with children and families, bringing both clinical skill and genuine warmth to her work.
What stands out is how she meets kids where they are - using creative, play-based interventions instead of relying on traditional talk therapy, while keeping parents informed and equipped to support their child at home.
If you're looking for a provider who specializes in childhood anxiety, trauma, or OCD and brings real heart to the work, I'd recommend Elaine without hesitation!
Less than 1 month agoKB
Elaine helped me work through anxiety, trauma, and OCD. I was especially impressed by how quickly I started seeing results through her use of ERP for OCD, which gave me practical tools to challenge patterns that had been controlling my life for years. Her approach helped me feel understood and prepared to face challenges outside of therapy.
Less than 1 month agoOG
Elaine is a compassionate and supportive therapist who creates a safe and welcoming environment for both children and families. She is highly skilled in helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and OCD, and she incorporates creative, engaging interventions that help children feel comfortable and understood. Her thoughtful approach empowers families with practical tools while fostering growth, resilience, and healing. I highly recommend Elaine to anyone seeking support for themselves or their child.
Less than 1 month agoJJ
I have had the privilege to get to know Elaine as a colleague, and is someone I trust as a referral source for clients looking for services for their children. Therapy with her is holistic in that she collaborates with parents in order ensure what is happening in therapy is being translated into the home. Which is key to great outcomes!
Less than 3 months agoLO
Wonderful at her job! Highly recommend!
Less than 6 months agoBT
Elaine is easy to talk to, she makes me feel heared and better about myself. I definitely recomend her. She's bilingual so I can really be myself. Overall I highly recommend her.
Less than 6 months agoDG
How soon can I make an appointment with Elaine Luna?
Generally, Elaine Luna has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Elaine Luna's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Elaine Luna accepting new patients?
Elaine Luna generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Elaine Luna's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Elaine Luna accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Elaine Luna online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Elaine Luna using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Elaine Luna work with?
Elaine Luna works with Healing Connection Therapy, Inc..
Where is Elaine Luna's office located?
Elaine Luna has 2 office locations in Brea, view full addresses on Elaine Luna's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Elaine Luna?
Elaine Luna frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Elaine Luna on their profile.
What languages does Elaine Luna speak?
Elaine Luna speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Elaine Luna in reviews?
16 patients have reviewed Elaine Luna. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.