- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
- Young adult issues
About Elisha
Elisha Zar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship problems, and low self-esteem. He also helps those questioning their life purpose and young adults sorting through identity and transitions.
Elisha aims to understand each person's values and experiences before suggesting a path forward. He listens, asks clarifying questions, and offers gentle challenges to patterns that keep people feeling stuck. Sessions center on developing clearer communication and building more self-acceptance rather than prescribing life choices.
Clients work on practical skills for handling isolation, social anxiety, communication breakdowns, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. He addresses impulsivity, obsessive or repetitive thoughts, guilt, and shame with an emphasis on everyday strategies people can use between sessions. Conversation and reflection guide the pace and focus.
Elisha has a particular interest in supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate identity, relationships, and work or school transitions. He helps people clarify values and make decisions that align with those values. He avoids telling people what to do and instead helps them test ideas and notice what fits.
Sessions aim to build clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more effective ways of relating to others. The approach is collaborative and practical, with attention to small changes that add up over time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Elisha uses evidence-based techniques that focus on thinking patterns and behavior. Cognitive approaches help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce worry and improve mood. Behavioral strategies focus on small, manageable actions people can practice to change routines and reduce avoidance.He also works with skills for communication and emotional regulation. These approaches teach concrete ways to speak about needs, set boundaries, and manage intense feelings so relationships feel less reactive and more understandable. These methods are often useful for stress, anxiety, impulsivity, and relationship strain.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will listen to what matters to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust based on what helps. The client and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize and when to shift direction.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce travel time. Talk with him during the matching process about how sessions can be shaped to match everyday commitments and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem problems, plus related issues like social anxiety, guilt, and obsessive thoughts.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He starts by learning a person's values and experiences, then uses conversation and gentle challenges to identify unhelpful patterns and practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with individuals on mood, relationship, and identity concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.