Elizabeth West, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Elizabeth West

Focus areas

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Women's Mental Health Issues

Perinatal Mental Health

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Eclectic

Culturally Sensitive

Feminist

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Elizabeth West

Welcome! Maybe you're feeling stuck and burnt out, unsure about a decision, or fearful about the next step? All reasonable feelings -- we live in a challenging time where there's a lot to consider. With a background in helping individuals navigate life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression, I'm open to hearing about whatever you might be experiencing. I take an engaged, non-pathologizing approach -- my hope is to support you in what YOU want for your life. Reach out to see how we might work together :) My approach My approach is eclectic, collaborative, and warm. I seek to honor what you already know (your lived experience) and assist in mapping out possibilities for the future. My focus Grounded in the idea that there's no "right" way a person "should" live, I co-explore possibilities with clients when challenges (such as relationship issues, life transitions, feelings of failure or stuck-ness) show up. My communication style In terms of my communication style, I bring: curiosity in the service of reflection, non-judgment so that you can freely express yourself, and, when helpful, some humor and lightheartedness. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a mental health provider included: an introduction to postmodern theory in my undergrad (especially as it applied to art/ art history), mindfulness meditation practices, educational travel experiences that honored ways of living that were different from American cultural norms, and work experience in both the entertainment and advertising industries that focused on unique storytelling. Given my background and interests, I particularly enjoy supporting clients who find themselves in transition or in a new life chapter, i.e., out of college and into the working world, thinking about a career change, new chapter of partnership, first-time parenting, or moving to a different city.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Antioch University - Los Angeles, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1629762760

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What practice does Elizabeth West work with?

Elizabeth West works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Elizabeth West?

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