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Elise Von Tersch

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Elise

My scope of expertise includes trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. My passion is to work with individuals to transform life’s difficulties into opportunities for personal growth and insight. My approach is collaborative while providing a safe space to foster good therapeutic work. I am a trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and apply Psychotherapy approaches complementary to individual clients and their needs. These approaches include EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

My passion is to work with individuals to transform life’s difficulties into opportunities for personal growth and insight.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering
  • Affirming

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

218 Delta Ave
Brentwood, California 94513

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Glamping, and restoring vintage Honda Ct70s and vintage travel trailers. Snowboarding.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT110339 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, California State University Sacramento MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University Sacramento

Elise Von Tersch, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT110339 (exp October 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Elise Von Tersch accepts Health Net, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, 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.

Elise Von Tersch is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Elise is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Elise’s California license number is LMFT110339, 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.

Elise Von Tersch has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Elise’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California State University Sacramento; MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University Sacramento.

Elise Von Tersch specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Elise spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elise is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elise Von Tersch draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Elise’s style is action-oriented, empowering, and affirming. In Elise’s words: “My passion is to work with individuals to transform life’s difficulties into opportunities for personal growth and insight.”

Elise Von Tersch (she/her) offers therapy in English. Elise identifies as White.

Elise Von Tersch offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 218 Delta Ave in Brentwood. Elise 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 Elise Von Tersch is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Elise 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 Elise’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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