Elizabeth Renteria , LCSW

Elizabeth Renteria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Oregon who blends formal training and practical strategies to support individuals and families through life stressors. 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, background that informs a flexible, skill-focused approach to therapy.

With three years of clinical experience, she has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and a range of relationship and family concerns, as well as challenges related to parenting, addiction, grief, and identity. Her practice centers on client-centered care that emphasizes real-world solutions and builds on each person’s existing strengths and cultural context.

Elizabeth integrates strengths-based and culturally relevant practices with cognitive-based techniques to help clients develop coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning. She places high value on creating a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship, believing that a respectful and supportive connection between therapist and client is essential to progress. Her work also addresses attachment and relational patterns, helping clients explore how past experiences shape current relationships and choices.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Elizabeth Renteria draws from attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses; it is often helpful for people dealing with abandonment, commitment issues, or family of origin concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the client leads the pace and focus of change; it supports personal growth, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Elizabeth works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best match their goals, values, and preferences. This collaborative planning helps shape sessions and guides measurable steps forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Elizabeth, can adapt these modalities to provide consistent skill-building, emotional support, and relational work across formats.