Elizabeth Tebo, LCSW

Elizabeth Tebo is a California-licensed LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses self-esteem struggles, family and intimacy issues, sleep problems, career transitions, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue, fertility and hospice concerns, and recovery after sexual assault.

Elizabeth approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be harnessed for change. She blends practical, skills-based methods with a compassionate, coaching-oriented stance to empower clients to build coping strategies and pursue a more fulfilling life. Seeking help is a courageous first step, and Elizabeth offers steady support and collaborative guidance as clients explore goals, process loss, repair relationships, and navigate major life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior habits to produce measurable improvements in daily functioning.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping with crisis moments. Mindfulness therapy is woven into sessions to increase present-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactivity, supporting clients who want to build calm and focus.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Elizabeth works with clients to explore preferences, goals, and needs, adjusting techniques over time so the plan fits each person’s situation and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or during busy weeks, support consistent attendance, and allow clients to choose the method that best supports their progress.