Working under the supervision of Michele Hall-Preston, LMFT, so a second licensed clinician reviews the clinical work.
Elaine Pike, AMFT, is an associate marriage and family therapist at Third Street Counseling in Laguna Beach, working under the supervision of Michele Hall-Preston, LMFT. She brings 18 years of special-education experience to her work with children, teens, and neurodivergent adults. Every new client begins with a free consult.
She works with children, adolescents, college-age young adults, and adults, and brings 18 years of experience as a credentialed special educator supporting the emotional needs of a diverse population of children.
She has particular depth supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and adults living with autism and ADHD through social, relational, and behavioral challenges.
Areas of Clinical Focus
What does Elaine help with?
In our Laguna Beach office and by telehealth across California.
Parents are part of the process from the first free consult, especially for children and younger teens.
Credentials
Licence and training
Licence
AMFT: 138170
Supervisor of record
Michele Hall-Preston, LMFT
Trainings
Special Education (credentialed, 18 years)
How Sessions Work
What are sessions with Elaine like?
About 50 minutes, at our Laguna Beach office or by telehealth across California.
Sessions with Elaine run about 50 minutes, in our Laguna Beach office or by telehealth across California. The first session focuses on building rapport and understanding what is going on. Parents are part of the process from the first free consult, and the therapy dogs often help with introductions.
18 yrsExperience as a credentialed special educator
Children · Teens · AdultsPopulations seen
In person · TelehealthSession formats offered
Practice Details
Availability and formats
Sees
Children · Adolescents · College-age young adults · Adults
Formats
In person · Telehealth
Availability
Accepting new clients
Next Steps
How do you begin working with Elaine?
Start with a free consult. We will tell you honestly whether Elaine is the right fit for what you need.