- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
About Cherrise
Cherrise Elijah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression. She focuses on building confidence and supporting motivation. Her approach aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about hard feelings. Conversations are guided by what matters most to the client, with practical steps to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day coping. She emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time.
With nine years of professional experience, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and trauma-related concerns. Sessions often include strategies to improve self-esteem, manage anxiety, and process loss. She also helps with workplace stress and issues that come up in young adulthood.
Cherrise supports people navigating caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, postpartum mood challenges, and recovery from domestic violence. She pays attention to how co-occurring conditions affect daily life and tailors goals accordingly. Communication problems and finding a clearer life purpose are other areas she helps people explore.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow California practice standards. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Fees vary with location and the subscription model can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many clients benefit from clear, structured techniques that target symptoms and build skills. Cognitive and behavioral techniques help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice different responses; these approaches are useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and workplace stress. Trauma-focused strategies focus on helping people process difficult memories safely and build coping skills for triggers and distress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits best. Goals and methods are adjusted over time so the work matches your needs and preferences.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include workplace issues, postpartum mood concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, with a calm, nonjudgmental tone. She works with clients to set small goals and use everyday strategies to reduce overwhelm.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people through mood challenges, trauma, and life transitions. That experience informs a steady, focused approach to care.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice follows California standards.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. That begins the intake and matching process.