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- Stress management
- Trauma recovery
- Grief and loss
About Cherrise
LCSW in California with nine years of professional experience, Cherrise Elijah helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She works with adults facing life transitions and emotional setbacks, and supports those dealing with caregiver strain and aging-related challenges. Sessions are conducted in English.
Cherrise focuses on clear, practical conversations. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people name their goals. In sessions she encourages straightforward talk about feelings, behaviors, and the steps someone can try between meetings.
Her practice includes work on mood disorders, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and the effects of domestic violence. She also addresses workplace issues, relationship communication problems, and questions about life purpose and self-love. She aims to help clients develop coping strategies and build confidence over time.
Cherrise blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques into sessions. That means using methods with research support to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She and the client decide together which approaches to focus on, based on the person’s needs and goals.
People who choose her often want straightforward support for specific problems like anxiety, grief, or low mood. Her work emphasizes practical steps, regular review of progress, and adjusting the plan as needed. To begin, a short intake helps match goals to methods and set an initial plan.
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Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Cherrise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches strategies for managing anxiety and regulating mood; this helps when symptoms interfere with daily routines. Another frequent element is trauma-informed care that organizes memories and reactions, helping people reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the best approach happens together. She asks about current concerns, past attempts, and what matters most to the client. Then she recommends techniques, tries them in session, and adjusts the plan based on what helps and what does not. That collaboration guides which evidence-based tools get prioritized.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the original biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during lunch breaks or from other nearby locations. It also supports shorter check-ins when that works better for a schedule or lower-bandwidth connections when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to keep therapy consistent with everyday demands, while checking progress and adapting methods over time.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging concerns, workplace problems, and postpartum depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses clear, practical conversations and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions emphasize naming goals, trying strategies between meetings, and reviewing progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California. Sessions are provided from her California practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals to her approach.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.