About Me
Hi! My name is Elle (like the letter!) and I am an LCSW therapist practicing in Brooklyn, NY.
While I work with a diverse group of people, my specialty is creative professionals, entertainers, and artists.
My passion for working with this group comes from my own experience in the arts, as well as, being born into a family of creatives. Growing up I spent most of my childhood performing professionally and locally in the Los Angeles area. As a young adult, I continued my training in musical theater at a top conservatory. As I reached my early 20s, I realized my love for the arts did not mean I wanted to pursue a career as a performer. Through my experiences doing research and providing therapy, I realized that by bringing my past experiences into my work, my career became a calling.
My style differs from other clinicians, not just because of my history, but because of the active role I take in sessions. While the importance of listening and silence cannot be denied, I want my clients to know we are in this process together. I speak up in session to ask my clients questions that will help them gain insight, and to explore their true therapeutic needs. I examine each client’s individual needs, and provide education and tangible coping tools when clients are looking for more direction in therapy. I believe in creating a treatment approach that is catered to each individual client.
In regards to training and experience, I have a master’s in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and a master’s in Social Work from NYU. I have clinical experience working with substance abuse, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, young adults, adjustment disorders, depression, and anxiety. I have additional trainings in motivational interviewing, DBT, and substance use disorders. While all of my education is important and necessary, I believe the real magic of therapy comes from the strength of the therapeutic relationship.
