Dina Elikan, LICSW
With years of healthcare experience, I am passionate about supporting adults through life’s most difficult challenges. My background in geriatrics and palliative care has given me extensive experience working with individuals and families facing cancer, chronic illness, memory loss, grief, and major life transitions. I strive to provide a compassionate, supportive space where clients can build resilience and feel truly understood.
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What led me to becoming a therapist was several factors:
As a child, I was shy and felt a sensitivity and ability to pick up on others feelings. As I grew older. I realized that sensitivity was a skill and developed it into a Masters in social work.
My grandmother was one of the coolest people I knew. I thought all elders were like her, with amazing stories of fortitude, with a zest for life and willingness to try new things. I was fascinated as to how she seemed so young and my other grandmother who was the same age, seemed so much older. What does one need to develop in life to meet whatever challenges come your way?
I began my career in geriatrics and worked with those with dementia. Later on it developed into working with people of many ages who have been affected by medical issues.
I have lived in the Midwest, East Coast and now West Coast and that helps me connect to people of different backgrounds.
I love meeting people, hearing their stories and helping them develop increased ways of coping. It is a joint process and one which we do together.
Specialties
Anxiety Therapy
Develop the resilience and coping skills needed to manage stress and find a manageable path forward.
Chronic Illness Counseling
Facing a life-altering diagnosis or caring for someone who is can feel overwhelming. I provide specialized support to help you navigate the unique challenges of illness and aging.
Grief Counseling
Major transitions and health changes often bring a deep sense of loss. My structured approach helps you process complex emotions.
Therapy for Older Adults
Growing older means coping with various aspects of aging. I can assist you with these life transitions and what brings meaning and joy to your life.
