Dr. Janet Ricci Elkun, Psy.D., CCHt, M.S.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ricci Elkun is a licensed clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at MiraCosta College. She provides integrative psychotherapy, a holistic approach that blends various therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each client.
Originally from Italy, Dr. Elkun began her professional journey as a nurse practitioner. She later earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in clinical psychology and practiced as a psychotherapist in Italy before relocating to the United States. There, she completed a doctorate in clinical psychology, graduating with honors.
Dr. Elkun has received formal training in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Clinical Hypnosis (CH), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, autogenic training, bioenergetic methods, and Schema Therapy (ST).
Her areas of specialization include trauma, anxiety and panic disorders, mood disorders, chronic pain, somatic disorders, personality disorders, and minority stress.
In the U.S., she pursued advanced training in mindfulness-based practices through the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. This included certifications in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness Self Compassion (MSC).
A certified clinical hypnotherapist, Dr. Elkun has a deep interest in psychoanalytic theory, cultural competence, and inclusive care. Her international background and varied clinical experiences have significantly shaped her personal and professional identity, enriching her therapeutic work.
Dr. Elkun is fluent in both English and Italian and has proficiency in written and spoken French. She enjoys working with individuals and couples from diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds.
