Elise Stark, MA, LPCC, CEDS-C
About Me
I am the founder and supervising therapist of Abundant Life Therapy, a practice serving clients in-person and virtually across California. We have EMDR Trained and EMDR Certified Therapists who are passionate about helping clients heal, grow and thrive. Our clients come from all walks of life, but they tend to have one thing in common when they reach out to set up an initial appointment: they’ve realized they want more out of life. More joy, more freedom, greater emotional and relational health—in short, a more abundant life. In your first few sessions with us, it’s typical to breathe a sigh of relief as you sink into a comfy couch and realize that there’s finally a space where you can be completely, authentically yourself. We start by processing your story: where you’ve been, where you are now, where you want to be. Stephen Covey writes that “to touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground.” Being invited to be a witness to your story—in all the pains and triumphs and tragedies and victories… this is not an honor we at Abundant Life Therapy take lightly. As our work together progresses, we unpack what hasn’t been working: self-defeating beliefs, unprocessed events and emotions, stale relational patterns… and we explore and process and practice new ways of being. Over time, as we reflect on your journey toward healing and abundance, the “ah-ha” moments start to add up into the “I can’t believe how far I’ve come” moments.
Education & Experience
I hold a master's degree from Regent University and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. In addition to being an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™, I am also a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Consultant through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Abundant Life Therapy https://www.abundant-life-therapy.com/ 323-379-2147 info@abundant-life-therapy.com
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Cigna