Elena Espalin, LCSW

Supervisor | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | LFYP-1, NPT-C

Background

I earned my M.S.W. in 2004 from UC Berkeley and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2007.  I have over 20 years of clinical experience treating adults and youth in outpatient, residential, medical, and correctional mental health settings.  I also have extensive experience treating adults with co-occurring disorders in both the residential and outpatient levels of care.  Currently, I am employed full-time with California Correctional Health Care Services.

I have been providing clinical supervision to associates/unlicensed clinicians since 2009 and managing my private practice in Visalia, CA since August 2013.

treatment approach

My collaborative, strength-based therapy approach offers tangible ways to promote healing and growth, reduce stress, boost mood, and cultivate meaningful connections with others.  I draw from progressive niches in the mental health field while routinely incorporating research-based applications related to neuropsychology and mindfulness practices into my clinical work.

Certifications
education

B.A. Psychology University of California, Los Angeles | June 2000         

M.S.W. University of California, Berkeley | May 2004

  • Program Specialization: Community Mental Health

  • School Field placement in Dialectical Behavior Therapy | Apr 2004

personal interests

In my free time I can be found in the mountains enjoying trail running, snowboarding, hiking, or camping with my husband and sons or adventuring in our conversion Sprinter van near the coastline or a national park. 

My motto: “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Vincent Van Gogh

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Available for in-person and telehealth therapy services. Click below or call us directly at 559-667-2427.