- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
About Elina
Elina Malamud is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 24 years of experience based in New York. She works with people who feel overwhelmed, struggle to relax, or have rising anxiety and mood changes. She also helps those facing life transitions such as becoming a parent, starting college, or changing jobs.
Clients meet a therapist who focuses on practical skills for everyday problems. Sessions often involve learning ways to manage anxiety, improve sleep and eating patterns, and cope with stress. Elina uses plain language and step-by-step strategies rather than clinical jargon.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means sessions can include noticing thoughts without fighting them, practicing clearer communication, and trying small behavior changes to test what helps. She talks through options with each person and picks techniques that fit their life.
Elina has worked with people on a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia. She also supports those dealing with immigration issues, postpartum changes, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and Russian. Practical goals, new coping skills, and clearer personal priorities are typical focuses. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online process.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Elina commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it often supports work on values and meaningful action. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior experiments to test what changes improve mood and anxiety.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client's perspective and priorities. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals and preferences and adjust methods as they go.
Confirm the session formats before booking to match your needs. The online option can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or childcare because it removes travel time and can allow a shorter check-in when needed. It also lets people try approaches from their usual environment, for example testing coping skills in real-life situations and then discussing what worked in the next session.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, social anxiety and phobia, and related concerns listed on her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses straightforward, practical sessions that focus on coping skills, communication, and small behavior changes rather than technical language.
How much experience does she have?
Elina has 24 years of clinical experience as an LCSW working with a range of concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.