- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family concerns
About Elisa
Elisa Reisner is a licensed social worker in New York with 25 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address eating concerns. Elisa also supports people navigating anger and family issues. She speaks English and works from a strengths-based perspective.
Elisa believes people know their own stories and brings a respectful, collaborative tone to sessions. She focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations cover what matters most to the client and what can change now, not abstract theory.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and responds, keeping the client's experience central. These methods are used to help with communication problems, divorce and separation, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.
Elisa frames therapy as a partnership. She helps clients set realistic goals and checks progress together. Sessions aim to build skills for everyday challenges and to revive a sense of meaning or purpose when life feels stalled.
To begin, clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and Elisa does not accept international clients.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take steps that align with those values. It is often used when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior that keep problems going. It is practical and often useful for anxiety, stress, and eating concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation that can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. The platform uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit daily life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Elisa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, anger, and family-related problems. She also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on practical steps. She centers the client's perspective and helps translate insights into everyday actions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns related to stress, relationships, and behavior change.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Elisa?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.