Elissa A. Wilson
Therapist
Approach to Therapy
Elissa Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist based in California who works with individuals across the lifespan. She utilizes a person-centered approach, particularly focusing on empowering the client to engage in their own voice and therapy goals.Experience
Elissa earned her Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University-Encino (CA). She is currently completing her PhD Philosophy in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology (Dissertation focus: Adverse Childhood Experiences within BIPOC populations).Specialties
Addiction, Anxiety, Career Challenges, Chronic Health Conditions, Chronic Pain, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Family Conflicts, Grief & Loss, Insomnia, LGBTQIA+, Military & First Responders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Challenges, Self Esteem and Confidence, Stress Management, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Trauma and Abuse, Wellness, Women's HealthHobbies and Interests
Elissa has an immense passion for music and identifies this as her “personal medicine” and self-care practice. One of her greatest joys is spending time with her daughter while she plays classical music on the piano."The only way to find out if you can do something, is to try. - Unknown"
