My Encinitas Therapist

Cindy T. De Bonis 

on Google

a year ago

I saw Elana when I was in a really dark space postpartum with my first child. At the time, I knew postpartum mental health disorders existed, but I had no idea that what I was experiencing was part of that. Working with Elana was life-changing. She helped me climb out of the funk I was in and, for the first time, I felt genuinely seen and heard. Her warm and friendly approach made it so easy to open up, and I always felt safe and comfortable during our sessions. Elana also supported me through relationship challenges and the... read more

Janelle Moe 

on Google

a year ago

I'd give 1000 stars if I could! My husband and I came to Elana because we had a very specific conflict that we were trying to work through. With Elana’s support and guidance, we not only worked through that conflict but also built a healthy foundation for our marriage that continues to positively impact us every day. My husband and I have both worked with therapists before and we both agreed that Elana truly has a special gift. She didn’t just help us work through that specific conflict - she had a way of helping us get to t... read more

Preston Herdt 

on Google

a year ago

Elana is such warm and friendly person to be around! She is so genuine and true to herself, from the first moment you meet her, you can feel her energy radiate which is exciting, gentle, and caring for others. She is very skilled in her work and is always looking to further her experience and knowledge. 

Amanda Wirtz 

on Google

a year ago

5 STARS ALL AROUND!!! Elana is an incredibly insightful and highly-attuned therapist that brings a wealth of understanding and support. Her warmth and genuine demeanor is palpable, creating a space for connection, growth and the opportunity to become more.... and move beyond. Acceptance. Experience. Intelligence. Leadership. Humanity. Humility. Compassion. Kindness. This woman embodies it all... concise, consistent, and passionate about your development and success. Search no further. EFT is a game changer and Elana is the l... read more

Danielle Eldred, PsyD, LCSW 

on Google

a year ago

Elana is an incredibly skilled and attuned therapist. She has a clarity into the root issues that the couples come to therapy to deal with and gracefully supports her couples in seeing these patterns for what they are, so that the couples and rebuild a partnership against these interactions. Elana creates the environment in which her clients can do incredible work to heal their relationship or come to the understanding of what each partner needs and how to move forward. She is my go-to for referrals for my individual clients... read more