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Elissa Duggan

(Her/she)
Both remote and in person
Oceanside, CA 92057
LCSW -

Practice Highlight

Grounded, relational therapy and KAP for high-functioning adults feeling stuck in patterns that keep repeating.

About Elissa

Hi, I’m Elissa Duggan, LCSW — a therapist specializing in trauma-informed therapy, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). I work with adults ages 18+ who often look high-functioning on the outside but feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. My approach is relational, grounded, and trauma-informed, blending practical support with deeper processing work. I integrate somatic and parts-informed approaches, insight-oriented therapy, and KAP to help clients create meaningful change that carries into everyday life. KAP can offer a different way of working when traditional therapy hasn’t fully shifted things. I offer in-person KAP sessions, virtual preparation and integration sessions, and in-home KAP support for local clients who feel more comfortable doing this work from home.

Licensed in

California

Services

Individual in-person Individual remote Low-dose psycholytic Self-guided

Specialties

Addiction Anxiety Attachment Bipolar Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Depression Dialectical behavior therapy LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Neurodivergence Postpartum PTSD Seniors Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Spirituality Substance abuse Trauma Veterans & First Responders

Languages Spoken

English

Insurance Accepted

Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California Cigna/Evernorth

Session Cost Sliding scale

With insurance $10-$30* Out of pocket $200 - $300
*Typical copay range

Military Discount

Elissa offers a military discount for active duty service members, veterans, and their families.