About
hey you,
I'M ELYCE
I'm a Licensed Therapist in Southern California, the founder of The Therapy Co., the creator of Big Empathy Energy®, and like you- a relatable human
all about
EMPATHY
The world needs your empathy. Empathy is more than just being kind, it’s about really tuning in to someone else’s world, imagining what they feel, and understanding where they’re coming from. When we practice empathy, we create a ripple effect of kindness and connection - and who doesn't want more of that?
Like the sweatshirts say, "Empathy connects us. It's what helps me to understand you, & you to understand me. Let's cultivate a world where empathy is embraced & compassion isn't compromised. Empathy looks good on all of us."
Beyond the
THERAPY ROOM
Outside of sessions in my private practice, I am probably drinking a London fog tea latte, spending time with my family, or taking a million photos. I love pilates, watching reality TV (judge all you want), browsing the Target dollar section for things I don’t need, and listening to all kinds of music (definitely some Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift).
I have probably 20 started, but unfinished journals, a stack of unread books sitting on my desk, and am excellent at productively procrastinating. I’m big on creating memories and cultivating nostalgia (hence the millions of photos I am taking) and I save everything I find meaningful.
for me,
IT'S PERSONAL
My mama (total babe, right?) and the experience of losing her is what keeps me connected to why I became a therapist.
When I was 10, my mom died by suicide. She was an amazing person in so many ways and the absolute best mama. Losing her to suicide drives me to really push the power of empathy, human connection, and belonging. I might not have walked your exact path, but I can totally empathize with it. Big shoutout to my own trauma, shaping who I am today.
I don't always subscribe to sayings like, "everything happens for a reason", but I do believe in finding meaning in our experiences and radically accepting them for what they are. And while we aren't often responsible for the hard things we go through, we do have a responsibility in our own healing journey.