You’re sober. You’ve done the work. Why do you still feel stuck?
Virtual therapy throughout California I In-person walking therapy in Los Angeles
You understand your patterns, but anxiety, self-doubt, and familiar reactions keep showing up. I help adults in recovery move beyond insight and create lasting change through somatic psychotherapy.
You've spent years working on yourself.
You've gotten sober. You've faced difficult truths. You understand your patterns.
And yet, you still say yes when you want to say no. Replay conversations for hours. Shut down when things get uncomfortable.
You're insightful, capable, and committed to your recovery. But knowing why you do something hasn't necessarily changed how you respond.
These reactions aren't character flaws. They're protective patterns your nervous system learned along the way. Together, we'll work on changing those patterns, not just understanding them.
What it’s like to Work Together
Our work goes beyond talking. We'll pay attention to what happens in your body when familiar patterns take over and practice responding differently.
I'm warm, direct, and collaborative. I'll challenge you when it's useful, and there's room for humor along the way.
Imagine being able to...
Set boundaries without second-guessing yourself.
Stay connected instead of shutting down.
Experience anxiety without letting it run your life.
Feel more present, grounded, and at ease.
How Walking Therapy Can Help
Walking side by side can make it easier to open up, process difficult emotions, and connect with yourself.
Gentle movement and time outdoors can help ease overwhelm, create space for reflection, and support meaningful change.
In-person walking therapy is available in Los Angeles.
Online Therapy Across California
Somatic therapy works online, too. From the comfort of your own space, we can explore what's happening in your body, work with familiar patterns, and create meaningful change.
Virtual sessions are available to adults throughout California.
About Elisabeth
I’m Elisabeth T. White, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and recovery. My work integrates Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, and traditional psychotherapy.
I work with people who have done considerable work on themselves but still find themselves caught in familiar patterns. I bring clinical expertise, compassion, honesty, and a healthy dose of dry humor to our work.
I believe therapy should help you experience meaningful change, not simply understand why you're struggling.
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I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and recovery, particularly those who have already done significant personal work but still feel stuck in familiar patterns. Many of my clients are sober or sober-curious and ready to move beyond insight toward meaningful change.
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We still talk, but we also pay attention to what's happening in your body. By noticing how you respond to stress, emotions, and relationships in real time, we can begin changing patterns that insight alone hasn't shifted.
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No. Some of my clients participate in twelve-step programs, while others follow different paths to recovery or are exploring their relationship with alcohol or substances. There's no single right approach, and therapy can complement a recovery program or stand on its own.
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Yes. Somatic therapy can be very effective online. We can explore physical sensations, notice emotional responses, and practice new ways of responding together. For many clients, being in their own space makes it easier to relax and engage in the process.
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Reach out through the contact form to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll discuss what you're looking for, answer your questions, and see whether we're a good fit. If we decide to work together, we'll schedule your first session.
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I don't accept insurance and work on a private-pay basis. My fee is $250 per session. I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend checking with your insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s get started
I offer a 15-minute consultation to see if this feels like a good fit.
You do not need to have everything figured out to begin.