- Anger and reactivity
- CBT and ACT
- Relationship strain
About Elisa
Elisa Reisner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an LCSW-R credential in New York and 25 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, eating concerns, and anger. Elisa speaks English and focuses on practical ways to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions are conversational and grounded in real situations people face. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients notice small changes that reduce immediate upset.
Elisa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and responds, giving space for each person to set priorities. She also weaves existential ideas about meaning and values into longer-term work.
In practice she focuses on skills you can use between sessions. That can mean short behavioral experiments, new ways to phrase difficult thoughts, or steps to rebuild strained relationships. The emphasis is on what works in daily life rather than theory.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance on managing anger, stress, and relationship strain. To begin they use the website matching and scheduling flow and then bring immediate concerns to the first meeting. Elisa helps shape practical next steps from there.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Elisa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small value-driven actions, which can help when anger or avoidance get in the way of goals. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests new responses to reduce reactivity and distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to try methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking what helps early on and adjusting the plan based on what feels useful in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for quieter check-ins during a workday break. Therapists often use online sessions to practice real-life skills between meetings and to help clients apply techniques where they need them most.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, eating issues, and anger. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She treats the client as the expert and emphasizes skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with these kinds of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LCSW-R credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.