About Elisa
Elisa Geraci - Schoenberg helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. She also supports those navigating relationship or dating concerns and wants practical ways to feel more confident. Her tone is direct and accepting, and she adapts her approach to what each person needs.
Elisa is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California with ten years of professional experience. She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Nevada with a minor in cultural anthropology and completed her master’s degree at the University of California, Los Angeles.
How Elisa works
Elisa completed her clinical licensure while working at UCLA Medical Center. In sessions she focuses on straightforward conversation and clear goals. She listens closely, then adjusts strategies when something isn’t helping.
That might mean changing how a topic is approached or trying different ways to build confidence and manage mood. People can expect a collaborative atmosphere where the plan is shaped around personal goals. Elisa aims to be flexible about pacing and style to match what feels usable in everyday life.
She frames progress as small, steady steps rather than quick fixes. Her practice emphasizes respect and sensitivity while keeping work practical. Clients looking for hands-on coping tools and steady encouragement may find her approach useful.
What Elisa works with
The areas below are the ones Elisa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Elisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, structured problem solving, and breaking tasks into manageable steps. These tools aim to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.Another approach centers on building self-esteem and motivation through goal setting and gradual behavior changes. Sessions may include clear, achievable homework and small experiments to build confidence over time. This work is useful for people who want steady, measurable progress rather than quick fixes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elisa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She is willing to pivot strategies if something isn’t helping and will shape the plan based on what the client finds most useful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people keep visual cues when helpful, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or hands-free conversation is needed. Chat and text provide brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult.
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