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Elizabeth Renteria , LCSW

Compassionate LCSW supporting healing and growth
  • Licensed in CA and OR
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Client-centered trauma care

About Elizabeth Renteria

Elizabeth Renteria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who holds licensure to practice in both California and Oregon. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Master in Counseling from the University of La Verne. With three years of clinical experience, she has supported individuals and families facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and a range of life stressors.

Her approach centers on the client, emphasizing practical, solution-focused strategies that help people build well-being and improve daily functioning. She integrates strength-based and culturally relevant practices with cognitive approaches and trauma-informed techniques, drawing from methods such as attachment-based work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when appropriate. Elizabeth prioritizes a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress and aims to create an environment where clients feel understood and empowered to pursue healing and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elizabeth Renteria have?

She has three years of clinical experience.

Is Elizabeth Renteria a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are OR LCSW L5306 and CA LCSW 22752.

In which languages does Elizabeth Renteria provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Elizabeth Renteria located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Elizabeth Renteria as my therapist?

Sessions with Elizabeth can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elizabeth Renteria work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elizabeth Renteria cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can produce meaningful change. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care and is often well suited to these issues.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. Individuals can choose the communication method that feels most comfortable - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home or other convenient locations.

Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic styles and specialties, and clients are able to switch therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides a practical and effective way to engage in consistent therapeutic work while maintaining the convenience they need.

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