Elissa Duggan, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Elissa Duggan

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Dual Diagnosis

Alcoholism

Behavioral Problems

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Coaching

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Elissa Duggan

My name is Elissa Duggan, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from Brescia University, where I also earned my bachelor’s degree. My therapeutic approach encourages clients to take the lead in their journey by directing the areas they want to focus on for growth or trauma processing. I help clients process traumatic experiences, build skills in acknowledging all of their feelings, and improve their ability to manage these feelings in a way that feels supportive for them. With extensive experience in behavioral health clinics, schools, and residential facilities, my therapy style is casual and authentic. I create a supportive space to explore thoughts and emotions, focusing on understanding your mind and behaviors, validating experiences, and fostering growth. I aim to empower you with practical skills to navigate life’s challenges effectively and enhance your overall well-being. I am comfortable working with all clients and have experience treating people with many different types of challenges and diagnoses. My goal is to create a casual, authentic environment during sessions. I never want you to feel like you need to put on a show; I want you to feel you can talk about anything, take off your mask, and show the real you what is happening inside. I returned to school in my thirties to earn my degree in social work. Initially, I hadn’t considered becoming a therapist, but I loved working with communities in need and supporting people in ways that encouraged lasting change. When I chose where to complete my practicum, I had opportunities to practice therapy in a supervised setting, and it turned out to be a great fit! Though I was terrified at first—after all, it’s a big responsibility to have someone trust you to be their therapist—I grew more confident in my skills.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

Brescia University, Master's in Social Work
Brescia University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1770136020

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What practice does Elissa Duggan work with?

Elissa Duggan works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Elissa Duggan?

Elissa Duggan frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Elissa Duggan on their profile.