Elisa Geraci - Schoenberg, LCSW

Elisa Geraci - Schoenberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who brings more than a decade of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and dating concerns, and build self esteem and confidence. Elisa also supports clients through maternal and postpartum coping, motivation challenges, aging-related issues, and depression, tailoring her approach to each person she works with.

Known for combining directness with warmth, she meets clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while remaining flexible and willing to adjust treatment as needed. Elisa prioritizes collaborative care, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s goals and circumstances. She emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and celebrates clients’ steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Elisa earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Nevada with a minor in Cultural Anthropology, completed her master’s degree at UCLA, and finalized her licensure while working at UCLA Medical Center. As an LCSW, she draws on evidence-based techniques to support practical, goal-oriented progress.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Elisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and relationship repair. One common focus is cognitive and skills-based strategies, which help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop tools to manage stress, anxiety, and low mood. Another emphasis is interpersonal and relationship-focused work, where the aim is to improve communication, set boundaries, and strengthen connections in dating or long-term partnerships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Elisa approaches this collaboratively. She works with clients to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Elisa offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or for those who prefer remote options. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support while accommodating different comfort levels and practical needs.