Elana Berman

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“An effective therapist with extensive professional trainings and certifications in therapeutic techniques with strong results driven focus.”

About Me

I draw on extensive professional training to guide clients through life's complexities. Our work together focuses on practical, effective techniques designed for tangible progress. We'll explore your unique challenges and uncover clear, actionable steps forward. Clients seeking focused support to achieve real change will find a collaborative space here. My aim is to help you build lasting resilience and move confidently towards your desired future.

Approach

My work unfolds as a structured, goal-oriented process that pairs measurable steps with attentive curiosity, so progress feels visible and steady. I meet clients in Los Angeles and online, in English or French, and tailor pacing to individuals, couples, families, and older adults so sessions fit real life. We practice brief, targeted skills in-session, use mindfulness to anchor difficult moments, and set small between-session experiments to test changes and build confidence. Those who want clear, applied guidance toward lasting change often find this approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Los Angeles, United States

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Works With:

All ages
Couples
Elderly
Families
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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