- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Elaine
Elaine Pritchard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges.
Elaine draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and existential approaches. Sessions are conversational and aim to name difficult emotions, notice recurring patterns, and practice different ways of responding. She uses straightforward questions and reflective listening to help people spot what keeps repeating in their lives.
Her background includes a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Elaine also holds ANSA and CANS certificates and an ACT Trainer certificate, which she uses to inform her work. She brings a mix of practical tools and reflective discussion rather than relying on jargon or long lectures.
In therapy she helps people work through grief, addiction, codependency, abandonment, and family of origin issues. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, first responder issues, and life transitions like divorce and separation. Sessions include problem-solving, emotion work, and skill practice when useful.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys movies and follows the Boston Red Sox. Travel and lighthearted activities are part of how she balances her work with life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming core emotions and the interaction patterns they create. It can help people recognize how feelings like fear or shame drive repeated relationship or personal reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current patterns of connection and helps people notice how those patterns affect their reactions and needs. It is useful when people struggle with closeness, trust, or recurring relationship dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection. It gives room for the client to lead the conversation while the therapist mirrors and clarifies what feels important.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Elaine will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and current challenges. The plan can change as progress is made, and sessions will combine emotion work, behavioral tools, and reflective talk as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the matching questionnaire responses and the first session to confirm the best session format and plan for your needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Elaine helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and many family-related concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral and existential approaches to address emotions and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Elaine has ten years of experience working with people on issues such as trauma, addiction, grief and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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