- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment issues
About Elnora
Prof. Elnora Harrison is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 35 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Her profile also notes work around life purpose and related midlife or identity transitions.
She approaches difficult feelings in a direct, practical way. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now, identifying patterns that cause pain, and testing small changes to daily routines and relationships. She has a background in community psychology and mental health counseling that informs how she looks at problems in context.
Her work has included supporting people affected by substance use as a way of managing anxiety or depression. She has also worked with issues that stem from race-based and intergenerational trauma and mentions decolonization therapy as an area of focus in her practice. These threads shape how she thinks about coping, meaning, and the social side of emotional problems.
Prof. Harrison notes experience with abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, money and financial stress, mood disorders, and concerns about narcissism. Many clients see her when they are unsure what comes next after a big life change.
She works in English from New York. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Prof. Harrison references evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a community psychology perspective. Cognitive and behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods help with stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and daily coping skills.Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and how past losses or abandonment affect present interactions. These approaches can help address communication problems, loneliness, and relationship strain by making relational patterns more visible and changeable.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client will work together to figure out which methods suit the person's goals, needs, and preferences. That means experimenting and adjusting techniques as practical issues and goals become clearer.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, and let people check in during breaks or from quieter surroundings. Phone sessions may use less bandwidth and can be a shorter check-in when a full video session is difficult. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday routines without promising a particular platform or format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief as core areas. Life purpose and related midlife questions are also noted.
How does she work with people who feel stuck?
She focuses on talking through current problems, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes in daily life and relationships. Her approach is practical and grounded in community psychology.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience in human services, behavioral, and mental health fields.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.