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Elizabeth Sarinana, LCSW

Calm, practical support for stress and anxiety

16 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English, Spanish · online sessions

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Sarinana is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She works with individuals facing relationship strain, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression. Elizabeth speaks English and Spanish and practices from California with 16 years of professional experience.

She believes each person knows their own story best and has strengths to build on. In sessions she listens carefully, asks straightforward questions, and helps people put small changes into practice.

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Background and approach

The goal is to make day-to-day life feel more manageable and to restore a sense of control. Elizabeth addresses issues like abandonment and attachment concerns, communication problems, and the practical fallout from divorce or separation. She also supports people working through guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and money.

Conversations include concrete steps for coping and clearer ways to express needs to others. Her approach centers on collaboration. She helps clients set realistic goals and checks in about what works.

Progress is tracked in simple ways so adjustments can be made when needed. Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session based on availability.

Elizabeth aims to make the first step feel doable for people seeking support.

Approaches that help online and in everyday life

Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer coping. One approach emphasizes building skills to manage anxiety and stress through small, doable steps that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another focuses on understanding attachment and relationship patterns so people can communicate needs more clearly and repair connection when it matters most.

Choosing the right way to work together is part of the process. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to identify goals and tries approaches that fit their needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods if something isn’t helpful, so therapy stays practical and goal oriented.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected between life’s demands. Video calls let people have a real-time conversation and read facial cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, short reflections, or ongoing practice outside sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to keep momentum between conversations.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like attachment, forgiveness, and life purpose.
What is her style in sessions?
Elizabeth uses a collaborative and straightforward style, listening closely and helping clients try practical steps between conversations.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with people on mood and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices from California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions across time zones when scheduling allows.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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