Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Long Beach
Elena Dasgupta-Tsinikas, LCSW is a practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. With over a decade of experience, our therapist specializes in trauma treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and culturally sensitive care for diverse populations. We are committed to fostering LGBTQIA+ affirmation, feminist principles, and social justice through personalized therapeutic approaches.Our services span individual and family therapy, with expertise in attachment issues, domestic violence support, and perinatal mental health. We prioritize creating safe spaces for clients to explore identity, navigate life transitions, and build resilience through scientifically validated methods.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Family Therapy
Domestic Violence Support
Telehealth Sessions
Parenting Counseling
Cultural Identity Work
Perinatal Mental Health
Attachment Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of trauma therapy expertise with evidence-based methods
- Our therapist is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Greek for better accessibility
- Specialized training in WPATH standards for transgender health care
- Proven success with complex cases including foster care and intergenerational trauma
- Certified in TF-CBT for effective trauma resolution across age groups
Associations and certifications
- Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
- California Domestic Violence Advocate Training (DVAT)
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients reframe negative thought patterns using evidence-based techniques. With international certification in CBT, we address anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders through structured, goal-oriented sessions that empower lasting behavioral changes. This approach benefits clients seeking practical tools for managing mental health challenges.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Specialized Trauma-Focused CBT addresses complex trauma from abuse, domestic violence, or foster care experiences. Nationally certified in this evidence-based model, we help children, adolescents, and adults process traumatic memories while building coping skills. This therapy supports healing from PTSD symptoms and restoring healthy relationships through trauma-informed care.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Our Child-Parent Psychotherapy strengthens bonds between caregivers and children under five facing trauma or behavioral challenges. Through 18 months of specialized training, we implement this dyadic approach to improve attachment security and emotional regulation. This intervention benefits families navigating early childhood mental health concerns or post-trauma recovery.
Reflective Parenting Program
The Reflective Parenting Program enhances caregiving skills through 12-week group workshops. Certified facilitation helps parents understand child behavior through attachment theory. This collaborative learning environment addresses everyday parenting challenges while promoting emotional intelligence and responsive caregiving practices for long-term family wellness.
Domestic Violence Counseling
California-certified domestic violence counseling provides trauma-informed support for survivors. With 40-hour DVAT certification and decade-long experience, we offer safety planning and emotional recovery services. This specialized care addresses the psychological impacts of intimate partner violence while connecting clients with community resources for comprehensive healing.
People
Elena Dasgupta-Tsinikas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Elena Dasgupta-Tsinikas is a bilingual LCSW with 10+ years of trauma therapy experience. Specializing in CBT and TF-CBT, she serves LGBTQIA+ communities and trauma survivors. Her practice integrates cultural sensitivity with evidence-based methods for individuals and families.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, with specialized training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Reflective Parenting Program models.
Do you accept insurance?
I accept Lyra, MHN, and United/Optum/UMR plans. For out-of-network coverage, I provide superbills for potential reimbursement through PPO plans.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for California residents who prefer remote therapy options.
What are your cancellation policies?
Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours notice require full payment of $185.00 to maintain consistent therapeutic progress.
Do you work with LGBTQIA+ clients?
Yes, my practice is LGBTQIA+ affirmative with specialized training through WPATH standards for gender-affirming mental health care.
What are your therapy rates?
Initial 90-minute sessions cost $260.00, with follow-up 50-minute sessions at $185.00. Fees are due at time of service.
