Elissa Padilla , LMFT

Elissa Padilla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 3 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked in roles such as counselor, case manager, and social worker, and supports a wide range of people from teens and young adults to members of the armed forces.

Elissa addresses concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, family conflict, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also focuses on attachment issues, caregiver stress, commitment and infidelity concerns, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, and young adult issues.

Her clinical work is tailored to each person’s needs, drawing primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients set goals, explore patterns, and build practical coping strategies. Elissa seeks to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment that supports both acceptance and change. She recognizes that recent years have been challenging for many and commends those taking a first step toward a healthier next chapter. Elissa looks forward to supporting individuals and families as they work toward meaningful growth.