Elisa Smerik, LMFT – Therapist in San Diego, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Elisa has over 15 years of experience in mental health care. She uses Gestalt therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to support your self-discovery and transformation. Elisa’s practice is grounded in humanistic principles, honoring the uniqueness of each person. In a safe and authentic environment, patients can expect to explore thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and emotions to foster self-awareness and understanding. Originally from Brazil, Elisa enjoys working with diverse populations and those adapting to new environments. She is passionate about history and museums and loves good books, watching documentaries, and traveling to new places.
Quick Facts
- Role: (LMFT)
- Gender: Female
- Works with: Children, adolescents, adults, seniors
- Languages: English
- Location: 1550 Hotel Circle N. STE 450 San Diego, CA 92108
Education & Certifications
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy – National University-La Jolla
Location & Telehealth Availability
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar disorders
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief & loss
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mental health consultation/evaluation
- Addiction disorders
- Anger management
- Co-occuring conditions
- Compulsive gambling
- Conduct/disruptive disorders
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- End-of-life issues
- Personality disorders
Office Location
What patients are saying
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Elisa helps me to be mindful and resolve my issues. She is amazing!
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I love my sessions and my amazing therapist. Thank you!
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Smerik is as personable as can be. Pleasant, respectful, most appropriate.
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Elisa is an amazing therapist. She definitely is the right therapist for me. She has really helped resolve my issues. I feel I am making amazing progress. Thank you!
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Elisa is amazing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Elisa Smerik is a therapist with Mindpath Health in San Diego, California. Her profile lists the San Diego office location at 1550 Hotel Circle N., STE 450, San Diego, CA 92108.
Elisa Smerik’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorders, stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief & loss, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mental health consultation/evaluation.
Elisa Smerik works with children and adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Elisa does not offer medication management.
Elisa Smerik’s office is located at 1550 Hotel Circle N., STE 450, San Diego, CA 92108.
Elisa Smerik’s profile lists English as her language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Elisa Smerik top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cash – Self Pay, Cigna, Clever Care Medicare Advantage, Community Health Group, ComPsych, EHN – Whole Health Plan (CA), First Health, Greater Tri Cities IPA, Health Net, Humana Commercial, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Optum Care Network North San Diego, Partnership HealthPlan of California, SCAN-Medicare Advantage, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, Sutter, United Health Care Medicare Advantage Plan, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.