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Elisheva Dorfman

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

16 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Elisheva

Do you struggle with food? Do you cycle through diet after diet and find yourself unable to stick to any? Do you binge eat? Are you afraid of food? Do you hate your body or wish it looked different? Do food and body issues take up a lot of your energy? Have you been diagnosed with an eating disorder and don't know where to turn? Alternatively, do you find yourself weighed down by anxiety? Does life seem difficult? Do you deal with intrusive thoughts? Do you find it hard to sleep, eat normally, and live in the way that you want? I specialize in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and eating disorders. I am trained in a number of modalities and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I am a warm and empathetic therapist who believes in providing a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help my clients identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior. However, I also incorporate some psychodynamic perspectives into my approach, as I believe that understanding the underlying causes of our emotions and behaviors can be helpful in achieving long-term growth and change. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals. I believe that therapy is a journey, and I am committed to providing support and guidance every step of the way.

My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals.

Communication Style

  • Creative
  • Engaging
  • Instructive
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Elisheva Dorfman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #90720 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Elisheva Dorfman accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Health Net, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Elisheva Dorfman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Elisheva is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Elisheva’s California license number is 90720, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Elisheva Dorfman has been practicing therapy for 16 years. Elisheva’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, USC. Over that time, Elisheva has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Elisheva is part of that group.

Elisheva Dorfman works with Parents and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, OCD, Panic, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Elisheva spends most of their clinical time. Elisheva also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elisheva is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elisheva Dorfman draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Elisheva’s style is creative, engaging, instructive, open-minded, and warm. In Elisheva’s words: “My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals.”

Elisheva Dorfman (she/her) offers therapy in English. Elisheva identifies as Middle Eastern and White.

Elisheva Dorfman offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Elisheva is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Elisheva Dorfman is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Elisheva will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Elisheva’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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