Elaine is a licensed therapist (LT), practicing psychotherapy in Sacramento, CA. She brings a unique blend of compassion and directness to her 20 year practice. Elaine treats individuals, couples, and families utilizing a variety of treatments modalities. Where appropriate, Elaine helps adolescents, adults and seniors; works with partnerships; and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with superior clinical outcomes.
Experience:
- 1994 to Present: Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, Private Practice at K street location
- Currently head of the personal counseling department at Cristo Rey High School, Sacramento which began July 2009
- 1991 to 2005: Marriage, Family and Child Counselor at Our Lady of Assumption Parish. Health and Spiritual Counselor, Spiritual Guidance, and served as a Pastoral Assistant.
- 1990-1994: Marriage, Family & Child Counselor at Mercy Health Care – Psych West. Contract mental health intern, then licensed MFCC. Worked with Victim Witness clients and Court referred cases.
- 1985-1991: Counselor and Campus Minister at Loretto High School. Provided personal counseling and community resource.
Education:
- 1988: University of San Francisco. Masters Program in Counseling, Clinical Approach with emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.
- 1985: California State University, Sacramento. Clear Lifetime Secondary Credential. IMPACT Training – Substance Abuse. Suicide Seminar
- 1982: Sutter Memorial Hospital. Clinical Pastoral Education (one quarter)
- 1973: California State University, Sacramento. B.A. in Microbiology. Acquired Secondary Teaching Credential.
Awards:
- Lambert Award through PacificCare for excellence in therapy, work for fiscal year 2003
Ongoing:
- Current CE units in Ethics, Legal Issues and related MFT topics
This therapist demonstrates superior clinical results. To earn and maintain this quality certification, the therapist consistently achieves above-average clinical outcomes. Outcomes are measured by Pacificare Behavioral Health and compared against thousands of other therapists using the same scoring method.
References:
Call 916-446-8803 or email me for references