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Elena Wash, LCSW

Strengths-focused LCSW for life changes
  • Strengths-focused care
  • Chronic illness support
  • Compassion fatigue help

About Elena Wash

Elena Wash is a California-licensed LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are managing stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges, and she has particular experience helping those living with chronic illness and pain as they cope with life changes.

Elena also brings experience addressing compassion fatigue and the emotional toll that caregiving and helping professions can create. Her approach emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story, and she works to build on each person's existing strengths to navigate obstacles and find practical pathways forward.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Elena affirms clients for taking that first step and aims to create a respectful, strengths-based space where they can pursue meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elena Wash have?

Elena Wash has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Elena Wash a licensed therapist?

Yes. Elena Wash holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and is licensed in California under license number CA LCSW 88505.

In which languages does Elena Wash provide therapy?

Elena Wash provides therapy in English.

Where is Elena Wash located?

Elena Wash is located in California.

How can I work with Elena Wash as my therapist?

Clients can work with Elena Wash through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elena Wash work with international clients?

Elena Wash does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elena Wash cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Elena Wash is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a 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 connecting with a therapist remotely can make a real difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Individuals can meet with a therapist in the format that works best for their life, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapeutic work into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during transitions.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would better support their goals. For many people, online therapy offers a practical and effective way to access care while balancing day-to-day responsibilities.

Ready to start therapy with Elena Wash?

Take the first step toward a better you.