Elisa Reisner, LCSW-R - Therapist in New York

About Elisa

Elisa Reisner is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as stress and anxiety. She explains things plainly and helps people talk through immediate problems like anger, addiction, and eating issues. Elisa treats relationship and communication struggles that come up around separation or divorce.

She also addresses loneliness, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose. Her style is straightforward and respectful.

Background and approach

She begins by listening to each person’s story and identifying strengths that can be used to move forward. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with clear steps people can try between meetings. Elisa emphasizes small changes that add up over time.

Elisa draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She also uses Client-Centered and Existential ideas to focus on values and personal meaning. Therapies are adapted to the issue at hand so sessions remain focused and relevant.

With 25 years of experience and the LCSW-R credential, Elisa brings long-term clinical experience to family and parenting questions as well as individual struggles. She works in English and provides online formats to fit busy schedules. The work begins where a person is and moves at a practical, manageable pace.

People who choose to work with her can expect clear communication, steady support, and an emphasis on actionable steps. The approach aims to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning through gradual, sustained change.

How Elisa’s Methods Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then to act in line with what matters most. It can help when anxiety, stress, or avoidance get in the way of family life and parenting goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and testing new ways of responding. It is useful for anxiety, anger, eating issues, and situations where small changes can make daily life easier.

Elisa treats approach selection as a team effort. She will listen to what matters to the person and suggest ways of working that match their goals and preferences. That means adapting techniques from different therapies so they fit the problem and the person.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options let people fit sessions into busy family schedules and continue work between meetings. Elisa uses the available formats to keep the work focused, practical, and steady even when life feels chaotic.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elisa address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family problems, eating issues, and anger. She also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps people identify strengths and practical steps to try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Elisa has 25 years of experience in clinical work. She brings long-term practice helping people with family and individual struggles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW-R licensure in New York with license number NY LCSW-R 013695. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are supported and can she see clients abroad?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible ways to connect.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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