- 35 years experience
- LMFT in California
- Focus on stress and grief
About Elisabeth
Elisabeth VanBuskirk is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She brings 35 years of experience and a calm presence to conversations about difficult feelings. Elisabeth meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that feel doable in daily life.
She creates an open setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions emphasize honest listening, clear communication, and small changes that add up over time. Elisabeth supports clients who are coping with loss, trauma, or abuse and those struggling with motivation and confidence.
Her background in long-term clinical work means she is familiar with varied challenges across life stages. She draws on approaches that have been shown to help with mood, anxiety, and stress. Elisabeth works collaboratively with each person to find what helps most in their situation.
People often come to address relationship wounds such as abandonment, attachment concerns, or blended family strain. She also addresses practical issues like communication problems, codependency, and problems around eating and body image.
Elisabeth practices in California as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She offers sessions in English and does not currently work with international clients. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Elisabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood and stress. One common approach she draws on helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce anxiety and lift mood by shifting daily habits and reactions. Another frequent focus is on skills to regulate strong emotions and manage stressors in healthier ways, which often helps after trauma, loss, or prolonged stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elisabeth collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She starts from what matters most to the individual and adjusts the plan as progress and new concerns emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks at work. It also allows continuing care when life or schedules change. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and planning to an online setting so the work stays practical and focused on daily improvements.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elisabeth commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and low self-esteem, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on open listening, practical problem solving, and small steps that fit into everyday life. Work is collaborative and paced to the person's comfort.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Elisabeth has 35 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.