- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed methods
- Values based action
About Elisa
Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Her practice also supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, career stress, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Elisa uses straightforward, talk-based sessions to help people name patterns and try different ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when practical coping tools are needed in the moment.
Her work is client-centered; that means conversations focus on the person in front of her and what matters now. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit for people stuck on making changes. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events are getting in the way of daily life.
She also attends to specific areas like attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, body image, and difficulties around commitment or control. Elisa helps people sort through communication problems, blended family tensions, and the emotional strain that follows separation or divorce.
Sessions emphasize practical skills and small experiments to test new ways of reacting. The goal is clearer choices, steadier mood, and better day-to-day functioning. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Elisa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to actions that matter even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when people need concrete tools for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Together these approaches support addressing anger, trauma reactions, stress, and ongoing mood or relationship problems. Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on the client's goals and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions for the convenience of fitting therapy into a workday or busy schedule, shorter travel time, and easier access to regular check-ins. Those practical benefits make it simpler to try new skills between meetings and carry changes into everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, parenting, career stress, depression, and related struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and conversational. Sessions focus on practical skills, noticing patterns, and trying small experiments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking through the matching process.
How much do sessions cost and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.