Elisa Yamonaco, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Elisa

Elisa Yamonaco is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and career challenges. She also supports those dealing with depression, grief, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, and trauma. Elisa works to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.

Her style is practical and tailored. She listens first, then shapes conversations and goals to fit each person’s situation.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings and on small steps that build confidence and momentum. Elisa draws from methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work to address unhelpful thoughts and clarify values. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when emotion regulation or focused change is helpful.

These approaches are mixed to match a person’s needs and goals. With five years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - she brings calmness and direct support to point the work forward. Elisa is based in New York and offers sessions in English.

People who choose to work with her typically are looking for clear tools, steady encouragement, and a plan they can follow. She aims to help people feel more capable of handling life’s shifts and to build routines that reduce overwhelm.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Elisa commonly combines cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change them. It can help with anxiety, panic, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship. It helps people clarify values, feel heard, and make choices that match what matters most to them. These two approaches can be used together to balance skill-building with personal exploration.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. Elisa will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful during early sessions, and then adjust methods as needed. Clients help shape the plan so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between meetings. Remote sessions allow flexible scheduling and regular check-ins to keep progress on track.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elisa address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, parenting, family issues, trauma, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns like communication problems and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is supportive and practical. She listens closely, sets collaborative goals, and focuses on skills people can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician working with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor - NY LMHC 013952 - and is located in New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

Elisa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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