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Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds, LCSW

Based in New York Online sessions

Practical support for parents and overwhelmed adults

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Years in practice
22
Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Family conflicts
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Elisa

Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, and trauma. She works with adults who are struggling with relationships, self-esteem, anger, career transitions, and caregiving strain. Her tone is warm and straightforward, aimed at people who want practical ways to feel steadier day to day.

She favors a client-centered style that starts with listening. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit into a busy life.

Background and approach

Elisa uses several approaches to find what helps each person most rather than one fixed method. When trauma or compassion fatigue shows up, she combines skills work with careful pacing. That often means building coping tools first, then working through painful memories at a manageable pace.

For stress, anxiety, and depression she teaches strategies clients can use between sessions to reduce overwhelm. Parents who come to her get help with communication, setting boundaries, and managing the low-level tension that wears people down. She also supports people coping with major life changes like divorce, illness, or caregiving for older relatives.

Elisa draws on many techniques to match the problem and the person. Elisa practices in New York as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. Sessions are offered in English and are adapted to each person’s needs.

Her work aims to be practical, compassionate, and focused on helping people regain a sense of control and direction.

Focus areas and approaches

What Elisa works with

Everything Elisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Elisa helps people with.

Approaches Elisa lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Elisa often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people change patterns that cause distress. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them, which can help with parenting stress and life transitions. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood by practicing new reactions and skills.

She also draws from Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. That approach focuses on active listening and working collaboratively so the person feels heard and choices feel clearer. Deciding which approach to use is a team effort and she tailors methods to each person’s goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit everyday life. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can support quick check-ins or brief coaching between appointments. These options aim to make it simpler to keep therapy consistent despite busy schedules.
Questions

Questions people ask about Elisa

What concerns does Elisa commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship problems, and career or life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and warm. She listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals and small steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.

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