Eli Selkin, LCSW

Licensed in California · 18 years in practice

Eli Selkin is a licensed clinical social worker in California who uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and grief.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 27109 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1225111081 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Eli

Eli Selkin is a licensed clinical social worker in California who uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and grief. They combine structured tools and calm conversation to create a plan that fits each person’s situation. Eli emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.

With 18 years of experience, Eli draws on a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. That can mean learning concrete skills to change thinking patterns, focusing on values to guide decisions, or looking at long-standing relationship and behavior patterns that affect daily life.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused while leaving room to address pain, loss, and life shifts. Eli also supports people facing compassion fatigue and addiction, and assists with career questions and transitions. Additional experience includes adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, personality-related challenges, non-monogamous relationship dynamics, and young adult issues.

This range informs practical strategies for everyday problems. When starting, Eli works with each person to tailor conversations and the treatment plan. That might mean skill practice between sessions, small behavior changes, or exploring deeper emotional patterns.

The therapist aims to make therapy useful and manageable for busy lives. Clients can expect clear explanations of techniques, simple tasks to try between meetings, and steady support while they work toward more fulfilling daily routines and relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Eli lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Avoidant personality
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Young adult issues

Approaches Eli names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small steps toward those values. It helps with worry, low mood, and decisions about big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons to change, useful for addictions and career shifts.

Eli will work collaboratively to find the best mix of methods. That means talking about goals, trying an approach for a few sessions, and adjusting based on what feels most helpful. The process is shared and flexible rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversation and skill coaching. Phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, ongoing accountability, or brief strategy exchanges between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or varied schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Eli works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and addictions. They also help with career issues and coping with life changes.

What kind of therapy style would sessions follow?

Sessions mix structured, skill-based techniques with reflective conversation. Techniques include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approaches alongside motivational and psychodynamic perspectives.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse life challenges.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

Eli is a licensed clinical social worker in California, listed as LCSW in professional credentials.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What formats are therapy sessions offered in?

Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin working together?

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