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Eliud Tejada, LMFT, is a trauma-informed marriage and family therapist who helps clients rewrite the narratives that shape their sense of identity, safety, and belonging. He specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, and relational challenges, using an integrative approach that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, narrative work, and somatic practices. Eliud brings experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported.

With training in evidence-based models such as Trauma-Focused CBT, Restoration Therapy, and Seeking Safety, Eliud guides clients in understanding how their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are interconnected—while helping them reconnect with their resilience and capacity for change. He is especially passionate about serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodiverse individuals, as well as those healing from chronic stress, grief, or relationship wounds. Outside of therapy, Eliud enjoys hiking, drawing, and spending time in nature. He brings curiosity, compassion, and intention to every session, supporting clients on a meaningful path toward growth and healing.

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.