Elizabeth Harding, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Individual and Relationship Therapy in Petaluma, CA
My Philosophy
I believe meaningful change happens when we understand why our patterns developed, not just how to stop them. Many of the struggles people experience today are rooted in relationships, past experiences, and protective strategies that once served an important purpose. My role is to help you better understand yourself with curiosity and compassion, strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, and create lasting change that feels authentic.
Credentials at a Glance
Education
- MA, Clinical Mental Health CounselingSonoma State University
- BA, PsychologySonoma State University
Training Completed
- IFS Online CircleIFS Institute, six-month training, 2026
- Gottman Method Level 1The Gottman Institute
Clinical Approach
Membership
Redwood Empire Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (RECAMFT)
My Professional Background
A year into attending community college at the Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), I set my major to psychology, with the plan to pursue higher education in mental health. I finished my associate degree in psychology in 2015 and transferred to Sonoma State University for my undergraduate degree, also in psychology. There, I discovered the counseling program at Sonoma State, and I interned with Counseling and Psychological Services on campus. As part of my internship, I conducted workshops on campus through the One Love Foundation, with a focus on bringing awareness to students about domestic violence. During this time, I worked part time in a residential setting with adult clients with severe and persistent mental health conditions.
In 2017, I started my master's degree program in clinical mental health counseling. Once I graduated in 2019, I began working at a community mental health clinic in Santa Rosa, CA, where I completed about half of my 3,000 clinical hours. I finished my clinical hours working in Tatra de la Rosa's group practice, where my interest in IFS began. I became fully licensed in 2022, when I started my own private practice in Petaluma, CA. I have been in private practice since 2022 and have continued to find great meaning in my work supporting couples and individuals.
In 2026, I completed the IFS Online Circle, a six-month training through the IFS Institute.
What Colleagues Say
"Elizabeth is a caring and thoughtful therapist. Her grounded and trauma-informed style made her an excellent choice of therapist if a client wants to work on feelings of depression or relational issues that keep them feeling stuck. She is always someone high on my list when making referrals."
Whitney Schieve, LMFT
Getting Started
I offer in-person sessions at my office in Petaluma and telehealth sessions for clients located anywhere in California.