Rekeeshella Elder, LMFT

Rekeeshella Elder is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, grief, and low self-esteem. She also helps people who face attachment concerns, abandonment fears, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency.

Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and doable steps rather than long explanations. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that align with their values.

She draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationships and feelings are central. That means time in session is often spent naming emotions, tracking interaction patterns, and practicing new ways to respond. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to build small changes that add up over time.

People can expect a direct but respectful style. The therapist listens, reflects, and offers specific tools for setting boundaries, managing anxiety, and handling triggers tied to family of origin or caregiving roles. Sessions also address practical problems like communication and commitment issues.

Rekeeshella keeps explanations simple and skills-oriented. She helps people practice boundary-setting, build self-respect, and manage the stress that comes from living around another person’s moods or crises.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions