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Rekeeshella Elder

Rekeeshella Elder, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical support for stress and self esteem

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9 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship help
  • Build confidence

About Rekeeshella

Rekeeshella Elder is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship and family conflicts, and cope with grief and loss. She also supports people who want to build confidence and improve self esteem.

Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth. Sessions are tailored to each person. Conversations focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. She aims to make the process feel doable and steady, so small changes add up over time.

Rekeeshella blends several methods to match the issue at hand. She uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles can help people understand and shift how they connect with others. Solution-Focused Therapy tools are used when clients want concrete steps and quick progress.

Over nine years she has worked with people facing abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and divorce or separation. She also supports those dealing with family of origin wounds, emptiness, and trauma-related stressors.

Her sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. She partners with each person to set clear goals, try new strategies, and track what helps. The emphasis is on realistic change that fits everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Rekeeshella draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it focuses on specific patterns and practical exercises. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people understand and shift emotional responses in relationships, which can be useful when communication or attachment issues are a concern.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to one fixed model.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time, and allow for more flexible scheduling. Some people find shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations helpful when video is difficult, while others prefer full sessions with focused exercises. The therapist will discuss practical options and adapt sessions to fit your day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rekeeshella address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, grief and loss, and self esteem. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and divorce or separation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and practical. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person and focuses on clear goals and hands-on steps.

What is her background and experience?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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