My name is Elisa Padilla and I'm an LCSW. I understand the vulnerability required to ask for support and for this reason, I approach therapy with a deep sense of kindness, openness, compassion, humility, and respect. I create a space to address the heaviness that being human can entail because I also see the light and freedom that can be cultivated when we are brave enough to address our emotional wounds. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-worth/self-esteem issues, life transitions/adjustments (e.g., role change, relocation), grief/loss (e.g., divorce, death of loved one) and care giver burn out.I utilize an integrated approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and Strength-Based Therapy.My communication style is unpretentious, kind but direct, with the goal of attuning to your needs to establish conversational reciprocity with you. I practice deep listening to engage you fully in the therapeutic process. I aim to make it easy to talk about hard things.