Elaine Fidel, LCSW
- 38 years of Experience
- United States
- Los Angeles, California
Specialties: Addiction, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Career Counseling, Marital / Premarital, Depression, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Transitions, Pain Management, Parenting, Phobias, Psychosomatic, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality Issues, Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Women's Issues
Specialties
Addiction, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Career Counseling, Marital / Premarital, Depression, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Transitions, Pain Management, Parenting, Phobias, Psychosomatic, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality Issues, Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Women's Issues
Languages
English
Age Group Focus
Adolescents, Adults, Children, Seniors
Treatment Approaches
Behavioral, Body Centered Psychotherapy, Case Management, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Crisis Intervention, EMDR, Emotionally Focused, Ericksonian, Evaluation/Diagnostic, Existential Psychotherapy, Feminist, Humanistic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Intervention, Long-Term, Meditation/Relaxation, Narrative, Parent Guidance, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Prevention, Psycho-Educational, Psychodrama, Psychodynamic, Sex Therapy, Short-Term (Brief Treatment), Social Support, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Issues
Addiction, Adoption, Aging, Anger Management, Behavior Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Child Abuse and Neglect, Dual Diagnosis, Education/Personal Development, Elder Abuse, Gender Identity, Infant Mental Health, Infertility, Men's Issues, Multicultural Issues, OCD, Personality Disorders, Physical Illness/Impairment, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Self Abuse, Sexual Disorders, Sexual Orientation, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Suicidal Thoughts
State License
California
About Elaine Fidel
I work best with clients who are committed and motivated to do deep, personal work. Do not be afraid to process your trauma. I tend to get to the heart of the matter very quickly, in a warm and nurturing manner. I will be connected with you during this intense process, and I am always available for you. Usually it is in a crisis that one decides to seek therapy. It is an important step, and the most important part of the process is finding someone that you can connect with and feel safe with. In 32 years of private practice I have been successful with anxiey and depression.
In addition to traditional Psychotherapy treatment, I use EMDR, a method that QUCKLY helps one process inner turmoils which is often the cause of anxiety, depression, and recurring relationship conflicts. Also, I have been trained to do EMDR for chronic pain which has proven to be quite successful in relieving pain. EMDR usually saves TIME and MONEY. I am an excellent relationship therapists, having saved many relationships, helping couples understand their dynamics.
I am known for my warmth, sense of humor, and non judgmental attitude. I have a rare ability to emotionally connect with you, and really understand what is going on in your life. What it feels like to be you in your life and circumstance. It is a process that we take together. We can always negotiate pricel