Therapy in Los Angeles, California
Depth-Oriented & Culturally Sensitive Therapy in Sherman Oaks | Telehealth Available Throughout California
Welcome.
Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I offer depth-oriented, culturally sensitive therapy, throughout California, for adults and teens who are ready to do dive a little deeper and live a life that feels more like your own.
Therapy Services
Elizabeth Francis, LMFT
As a first-generation child of immigrants
I am especially attuned to the unique cultural dynamics, identity struggles, and pressures that many individuals and families navigate. If you are seeking therapy as a BIPOC individual, child of immigrant(s), or someone exploring identity, belonging, relationships, or intergenerational experiences, I encourage you to reach out.
I offer a warm, straightforward, and compassionate approach to psychotherapy for adolescents and adults seeking deeper understanding, healing, and meaningful change.
Cedar Tree Symbolism
The cedar tree is native to Lebanon, where it has stood as a national symbol for centuries. It is a tree I grew up knowing as a child of Lebanese immigrants. The cedar tree symbolizes strength, resilience, and incorruptibility. It roots deeply before it grows tall, and endures long after other trees have fallen. Across cultures it has been associated with healing, purification, and spiritual protection. It is evergreen. The Cedar never goes bare and is therefore associated with eternal life and endurance. A reminder that something in us remains alive even through the hardest seasons. While the world around the cedar goes through its cycles of loss and renewal, the cedar bears witness to all of it without losing itself.
“The heart’s affections are divided like the branches of the cedar tree. If the tree loses one strong branch, it will suffer but it does not die. It will pour all its vitality into the next branch so that it will grow and fill the empty place”
“Let me not squander the hour of my pain”
-Rilke
Pain has a way of pointing us inward. If you're in it right now, this might be the moment to use it.
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Therapy is an investment in your emotional well-being and personal growth. My fee reflects the time, care, and depth of attention I bring to each session, as well as my ongoing commitment to training to support our work together.
Individual session (50 minutes): $225
Individual session (70 or 90 minutes): Contact me to discuss.
Group therapy (75 minutes): $75
I offer limited sliding scale for those who are eligible. Please contact me and I would be happy to discuss further. -
At this time, I do not accept any insurance plans. I can, however, provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. Most PPO plans offer some type of Out of Network reimbursement.
Here are some questions to ask your insurance provider to find out about mental health coverage:
Do I have mental/behavioral health coverage?
If so, what will be covered for an out-of-network provider? (They will likely give you a percentage per session)
How many sessions will be covered per calendar year?
What is my deductible and has it been met?
What is the easiest way to submit for reimbursement?
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This depends on what you are looking for when you come to therapy. My approach is focused on getting to the root of your challenges, which often takes time and depth rather than quick fixes. Many clients choose to stay in therapy longer term, as building a close, trusting relationship is a central part of the work and allows for meaningful, lasting change. That said, we move at a pace that feels right for you, and your goals always guide the process.
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I suggest you set up a free consultation so we can briefly discuss what is making you curious about therapy, and what is holding you back from beginning therapy.
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Through the contact page
Frequently Asked Questions
The work we do together is an investment in your inner life, and that can return dividends in ways that are hard to measure. If you have insurance, check your benefits below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for out-of-network sessions.