Now accepting new (virtual & in-person) clients in California

Hi I’m Elyce Mandich,
Founder of The Therapy Co.

The Therapy Co.
My purpose is to empower you to
embrace your story, lead with empathy,
and build compassion for yourself.
The Therapy Co.

Hey, I'm Elyce,
a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California and the founder of The Therapy Co.

I attended college in San Diego, where I earned a master’s degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. For over twelve years I’ve been professionally working as a social worker, but to be honest, my unofficial “therapizing career” began way before that with my Barbies, friends, and family. In many ways, as cliche’ as it sounds, the mental health field found me - and I am so glad that it did because now I get to help people like you in creating a life you feel empowered to live. Healing takes some hard work, but I'm here to remind you that you that it's worth it and you don't have to do it alone.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Outside of sessions you can probably find me with my little family, sipping on a London Fog tea latte, taking a million photos, listening to everything from Bruce Springsteen to the best 90s and 2000s songs, or binge watching a good show.

I have probably 20 started, but unfinished journals, a stack or 2 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.
It's Personal
My mama (total babe, right?) and the experience of losing her to suicide as a kid is what keeps me connected to what I do and why I do it.

She was an amazing person in so many ways, the absolute best mom, and I am so grateful that I get to honor her through my work.

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. While this can be really difficult to navigate, I'm here to tell you that it can also be so rewarding and lead to so much personal growth.
The Therapy Co.