About Elizabeth Cappelletti, MA, LMFT — San Juan Capistrano, Orange County

THE ELEVATION JOURNEY

Hi, I'm Elizabeth — an integrative healer, therapeutic coach, author, creator and founder of Elevate with Elizabeth and the Mind-Body Wellness Center. For more than 20 years, I've walked beside individuals on their healing paths, helping them rise from anxiety, trauma, self-doubt and burnout into deeper confidence, clarity and inner freedom.

But my work — and my life — has expanded far beyond traditional therapy. And so have I.

Over the years, I've become a guide not only for healing but for elevation — for the moment when someone realizes they're ready for more than surviving… they're ready to grow, transform and step into their fullest expression.

My approach blends therapeutic depth with somatic, spiritual and mind-body practices that support your whole being. I draw from integrative tools like breathwork, sound healing, EMDR, hypnotherapy, art therapy, nervous system regulation and ketamine preparation & integration — but I also draw from my own lived experiences of healing, awakening and reclaiming my voice.

I've moved through my own seasons of trauma recovery, identity shifts, spiritual deepening, motherhood, reinvention and rising after the hardest parts of my story. And with each chapter, I've stepped more fully into who I truly am: a healer, a guide, a creator and someone deeply committed to helping others elevate into their highest potential.

This expansion has opened doors to new creative expressions — writing and recording children's books and music, leading expansion challenges like the 50 Days to Higher Frequency, building programs and sharing messages that support emotional and spiritual growth. My work now reflects both my therapeutic expertise and my spiritual and creative gifts.

If you're here, you may be standing in your own moment of becoming — feeling the call toward peace, clarity, purpose or spiritual awakening. And I want you to know: transformation is absolutely possible. You are not meant to walk this alone!

I offer a space where your past is honored, your present is supported and your future is elevated — where healing and action meet, and where growth becomes a lived experience, not just an idea.

I also offer faith-based and spiritually integrated work. My personal relationship with God has evolved so deeply over the years, and it is my honor to walk with clients who seek healing, guidance and discernment through a God-centered lens.

And in my physical office, I'm joined by my sweet therapy dog, Sunny — a gentle, intuitive presence who offers comfort, grounding and unconditional love. Clients often say he seems to know exactly what they need, and he brings a sense of warmth that beautifully complements the work we do together.

I’m grateful you’re here. I’m honored to walk with you. And I can’t wait to see who you become.

With light, love and elevation,
Elizabeth Cappelletti

Work With Me
Elizabeth CappellettiElizabeth Cappelletti with her therapy dog Sunny

My Story —

The Journey to Elevation

When I first began this work over two decades ago, I believed healing was about helping others feel “better” — easing pain, soothing anxiety, putting the pieces back together. But the deeper I went into my own healing, the more I realized that true transformation doesn’t begin with trying to fix the world around us.

It begins with the courage to look within.

My journey hasn't been a straight line. I've walked through seasons of fear, perfectionism, illness, loss, emotional heaviness and spiritual searching. I've experienced moments that challenged everything I believed about myself — my worth, my strength, my purpose.

But those chapters were never the end of my story. They were initiations.

Through healing my relationship with my body, rewriting long-held internal narratives, recovering my health, overcoming an eating disorder, moving through debilitating back pain, navigating grief and learning to breathe again through anxiety — I discovered something profound:

Healing isn’t just about overcoming —it’s about becoming.

Each challenge softened and strengthened me in different ways. Each breakthrough invited me deeper into faith, surrender and truth. And with every step, God was opening a door — not just out of pain, but into purpose.

As I healed, I didn’t just return to myself. I expanded.

I began writing and recording children's books and music — creative expressions born from the parts of me that once felt silenced. I stepped into somatic and spiritual healing work, learning how the body holds wisdom long before the mind catches up. I said yes to deeper faith, higher frequency work and practices that helped me elevate emotionally, spiritually and energetically. I created programs and pathways for clients who are not only healing… but rising.

And now?

My work is no longer about pulling people out of the depths. It's about walking with those who are ready to rise higher. I guide individuals who are courageous enough to evolve — people who have overcome, who are awakening, who feel the call toward clarity, identity, purpose, connection and more aligned living. People who know they're meant for a life that feels fuller, freer and more grounded in God's truth.

Your story doesn’t end at survival. Neither did mine.

I'm here to walk with you as you elevate into the next version of yourself — the one who leads with confidence, embodies peace, hears God's whisper clearly and lives from a place of wholeness instead of fear.

If you’re standing in your becoming, ready for expansion, ready for alignment, ready for elevation… I’m honored to be part of your journey.

With love, light and purpose,
Elizabeth

Helping You Heal, Grow and Elevate into Your Highest Self

Welcome to Elevate with Elizabeth—a space where healing meets transformation. With over two decades of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, integrative practitioner and Transformational Life Coach, I support individuals who are ready not only to heal—but to grow, expand and step into who they're becoming.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma or self-doubt—or feeling a deeper pull toward purpose, alignment and personal evolution—you're in the right place.

Through integrative tools such as breathwork, EMDR, hypnotherapy, somatic and mind-body practices and transformational coaching, I help you reconnect with your innate wisdom and move forward with clarity, confidence and intention.

Healing is just the beginning.

Let’s elevate.

Ready to elevate your life?

Integrative & Holistic Therapy

I am an Integrative and Holistic Psychotherapist, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Breathwork Facilitator, Sound Healer and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner. I'm also trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). Additionally, I hold certification as a Massage Therapist. While I no longer practice massage clinically, my years of hands-on experience continue to inform and enhance the work I do today.

Why Integrative & Holistic Therapy?

True wellness requires balance—mind, body and spirit. When we're out of alignment emotionally or mentally, our bodies often give us the first clues. This can show up as stomachaches, chest tightness, headaches, body pain or worsening of pre-existing health conditions. Stress, emotional pain and unprocessed experiences often manifest physically.

My integrative and holistic approach looks at the whole person—mind, body and spirit. Together, we explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, physical health, nutrition and relationships. I believe healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey, which is why I draw from a variety of psychological theories, tools and techniques to meet you exactly where you are.

I am always learning, growing and expanding my practice so I can bring the best of what I know to the people I work with. Our bodies are wise—when emotional pain goes unaddressed, it often finds a way to express itself physically. My goal is to help you listen to what your body is trying to tell you, and support you in healing on every level.

Areas of Expertise & Common Concerns I Work With:

Struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress or relationship challenges? You're not alone. I work with children, teens, adults and families navigating a wide range of emotional, mental and physical health concerns. Whether you're dealing with trauma, life transitions or simply feeling stuck, my integrative, holistic approach offers support and tools to help you heal.

👉 Areas of Focus

Passion, Training & Common Modalities

My passion lies in working with individual adults, children and teens. I provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where clients can explore deep emotions such as fear, anger, sadness and grief. Together, we work on finding healthy ways to express these emotions—without causing harm to themselves or others.

I take an integrative and holistic approach to therapy because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all solution to healing. Each person is unique, so I strive to meet every client exactly where they are on their journey. My goal is to provide the tools, support and guidance necessary to help them overcome life's challenges and find the peace, happiness and health they are seeking—mind, body and spirit.

Some of the modalities I commonly use in my work include:

  • Breathwork
  • Sound Healing
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Brainspotting
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
  • Art Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic, Experiential and Narrative Therapies
  • PRT (Pain Reprocessing Therapy)

I am deeply committed to continual learning and growth—both personally and professionally—so that I can bring the best of what I’ve learned to the people I work with.

Want to know more about my clinical experience, education and specialized certifications? I've provided my full CV/Resume so you can explore my background in greater detail. It includes my education, professional affiliations and the advanced trainings that inform my work today.

👉 See My Full Training & Experience

I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and I’ve completed advanced certificate trainings in:

  • Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Breathwork
  • Sound Healing
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Art & Creativity for Healing (from Chapman University)
  • Clinical Hypnotherapy
  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

As a bilingual therapist fluent in both Spanish and English, I have also worked extensively with the Hispanic community.

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