- Social anxiety and phobia
- Communication skills
- Self-esteem work
About Elisha
Elisha Zar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of clinical experience based in New York. He works with people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia.
He focuses on helping people build clearer communication and address feelings of isolation. Sessions often look at patterns that cause guilt, shame, impulsivity, or obsessive thoughts. He also supports those navigating control issues, divorce and separation, and mood-related difficulties.
Elisha pays attention to values and life direction, which can help young adults working through identity and purpose. He listens, asks direct questions, and points out patterns that might be getting in the way of change. He aims to help clients notice where they feel stuck and to try different ways of responding.
Therapy with him usually includes practical conversation about everyday challenges. He works with people on building self-love and better interpersonal skills. The sessions are collaborative and focus on steps a person can try between meetings.
Elisha practices in New York and conducts work in English. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and international clients are not accepted. To start, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How his therapeutic methods translate to online work
Elisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing different behaviors. This approach helps with anxiety, social fears, and mood problems by breaking down situations and trying small, manageable changes in how someone reacts.He also works on communication skills and building self-worth through structured conversation and skill practice. That can include rehearsing conversational steps, noticing patterns that lead to isolation, and planning specific actions to try between sessions.
Finding the best approach is part of the first few sessions. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor what is tried in session and what homework or practice feels useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people join from different locations within the same region. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and role-plays to a virtual setting so the work remains practical and focused on everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He listens, asks direct questions, and points out patterns that may keep someone stuck. Sessions focus on practical conversation and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.