Elias has seen me through a lot of major life changes over the past few years. The patience and gentle encouragement he provides during our sessions has really allowed me to open up and feel more comfortable and confident in who I am, no matter what stage I'm in.
Elias Protopsaltis, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Elias is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Elias. View 33 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Very intelligent and insightful. 10/10
More about Elias
- 14 years' experience
- Male
- LMFT
I understand how challenging it is to come to therapy and speak of subjects that can bring about fear, anxiety and feelings of being judged. Therapy is the safest of environments to bring up topics that have brought about great pain or arrest in one’s life. My hope for you is that therapy becomes a useful tool to transform your life into how you envision it to be. Life is too short not to be lived out to its fullest potential. By working with you, I hope to collaborate in a transformation process where life goals come to fruition. As your therapist, I am your advocate and will support you in all areas where challenges, obstacles and barriers are encountered. I hope this message finds you well and instills a sense of hope that anything, if one’s mind I put to it, is possible to change for the better.
I am Licensed Psychotherapist in the state of California with a focused practice dealing with client trauma. I use a number of treatment modalities from Cognitive Behavioral, Existential to Object Relations therapy to address Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, grief/loss. I have been providing individual and group therapy services in agency and private practice settings for over 15 years. My educational background consists of an MA in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and a BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
Licenses
Elias Protopsaltis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356523005.
- LMFT · California · 91698 · Expires July 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Elias Protopsaltis
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Elias has seen me through a lot of major life changes over the past few years. The patience and gentle encouragement he provides during our sessions has really allowed me to open up and feel more comfortable and confident in who I am, no matter what stage I'm in.
Very intelligent and insightful. 10/10
Elias is great! He's very supportive and does not judge. He offers perspective to my stressors and validates my feelings.
Empathic to my issues and very good listener. Elias shows real concern for my most pressing issues and problems I will continue working with him long term.
The best
Elias helped me a lot. I found his therapy approach to be very patient and empathic. I never felt judged nor ignored. We had very interesting conversations that allowed me to reach deeper levels of introspection. I found him extremely professional but also very warming with his wording of things. I am vey grateful to the opportunity of being matched with him.
I strongly recommend talking with Elias as he gives you great ways of interpreting ways of thinking. Very respectful and easy to talk to. 5/5
Elias is extremely knowledgeable and consistently provides incredible and invaluable insights. Highly recommend!
Excellent, genuinely caring and makes you feel very comfortable
Made me feel very comfortable and heard. Easy to communicate with and didn't feel judged sharing the few things I had shared with him.
Kind, insightful and compassionate, Elias continues to be a thoughtful and dedicated therapist. I am grateful for his clinical expertise and his ability to help distill the most important aspects of whatever experience I am facing. I feel supported and capable thanks to his guidance.
Elias is very pleasant and realistic in his approach. He can see scenarios from all perspectives. He encourages me to think critically and express my opinions on topics in ways I’ve never thought of. I look forward to my conversations with Elias.
Elias has helped me greatly through a really tumultuous period in my life and I'm beyond grateful for all the help he's been able to give me.
Excellent, caring and kind. Listens and targets issues. Recommend.
Elias seems to be a well versed therapists and despite having only had 2 sessions, I feel better and more confident with my personal issues.
Elias has just in a few short sessions shown me that help is out there and has been a tremendous guide in helping navigate difficulties. Many thanks to Elias.
Elias is a caring and focused practitioner. Very insightful.
Elias is excellent
He seemed to understand what I was going through
Elias is kind, considerate, and patient. He really listens to my issues and thoughts without judgement or pressuring me to move past things quickly. He offers incredibly helpful insight and perspective and asks questions that lead to growth and progress. Elias is by far the best therapist I've had before and I highly recommend giving him a try.
I appreciate how much he is engaged in my life
Elias is a good listener and also has a way to say the right things without me having to explain myself too much. He’s very experienced and I feel understood and treated on eye level. I trust him and followed his practical advice which helped improving my situation and seeing things more clear when my vision was obscured. I feel like talking to a good friend and value his approach to life. I’m sure he helped many before me and can genuinely recommend him as a counselor!
Extremely grounded and insightful therapist. Listens to my needs and issues.
Elias has been a great help for me. He is easy to talk to, nonjudgemental and has helped me look at things in a different way. He is empathetic and understanding but has also helped me see things at a deeper level.
Very nice to talk to, understanding and providing good insight.
A very intelligent man who can easily read between the lines and quickly get to the root of a problem.
Very helpful, good listener, good feedback.
Elias is intelligent, articulate and very perceptive. This was my first time speaking with a therapist and I can’t commend him enough for his insight and strategies to help cope with the things that come our way in life.
Elias is calm and understanding. He makes the effort with all the information given to him to try and help guide a person to understanding themselves better as to why they behave and make decisions they do.
Elias, is a great listener and give great feed back. I feel very comfortable talking with Elias and look forward to future sessions. It’s a nice feeling to be heard and understood.
I've only had a few sessions with Elias - and this is one my first experiences with therapy in general - and I can certainly say I really like his approach. He is very open to listening and tries to offer his insight when needed. Honestly, I don't know what I expect EXACTLY from therapy - I can't say after a few weeks that my problems are solved, but I definitely find this definitely a good outlet to be able to try and address and understand my issues, and Elias does a good job of creating a comfortable setting for that to happen. Would recommend.
He's a kind, supportive and helpful person. I really enjoy speaking with him and it has done me good to do so.
Elias is a professional who gets it. He is insightful and considerate and his easy-going nature and genuine concern will put you at ease.
Frequently asked questions
Does Elias Protopsaltis offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Elias Protopsaltis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Elias Protopsaltis speak?
Elias Protopsaltis speaks English.
How many years of experience does Elias Protopsaltis have?
Elias Protopsaltis has 14 years of experience.
Where is Elias Protopsaltis licensed to practice?
Elias Protopsaltis is licensed to practice in California.
Does Elias Protopsaltis accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Elias Protopsaltis accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Elias Protopsaltis offer?
Elias Protopsaltis offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy.
How can I communicate with Elias Protopsaltis?
Elias Protopsaltis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Elias Protopsaltis?
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