Last edited 05/06/2025
Mrs. Elese Lorentzen
She / Her / Hers
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhiteHeterosexualFirst Generation College Graduate
Get To Know Me
If you could pick one movie or book that influenced your approach to therapy, what would it be and why?
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker, a now-retired therapist in the SF Bay Area; Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma by Janina Fisher; The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk; The Fantasy Bond by Robert Firestone; Healing the Shame that Binds You by the late and great John Bradshaw; Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
EMDR, ACT, CBT, somatic practices, mindfulness, and family systems. Attachment and trauma-informed lens.
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyCodependencyPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Trauma
General Expertise
Work StressRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAcademic challengesAbuse/Survivors of abuseAttachment issuesChronic illnessCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesCultural adjustmentFamily issuesLife transitionsMedical Professionals' Mental HealthNarcissismPanic attacks & panic disorder
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Family Systems TherapySomatic TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Psychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $200 |
| Individual Therapy: | $200 |
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 126095
Training/CertificationsEMDR Basic Training I & II
Education
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Social Work, 2019
University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2014
Work HistoryI have experience working in community mental health, group practices, and currently my private practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Mrs. Elese Lorentzen, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Elese Lorentzen accepting new clients?
Yes, Elese Lorentzen is accepting new clients for online therapy in California and in-person appointments at 877 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596.
Does Elese Lorentzen accept insurance?
Yes, Elese Lorentzen accepts insurance, including Aetna.
What types of therapy does Elese Lorentzen offer?
Elese Lorentzen offers therapy for individuals.
Does Elese Lorentzen offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Elese Lorentzen offers in-person appointments at 877 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596.
Does Elese Lorentzen offer online therapy?
Yes, Elese Lorentzen offers online therapy via video sessions to people in California.
How quickly can I see Elese Lorentzen?
Elese Lorentzen typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Elese Lorentzen speak?
Elese Lorentzen conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Elese Lorentzen online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Elese Lorentzen online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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