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Elaf Gassmalla

Therapist(She/Her)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you feeling overwhelmed dealing with uncertainty? Anxious or Depressed? Are you coping with a major life transition? You are not alone. I am here to help you through your struggle with co-occurring disorders depression, anxieties, and traumas. With my warm, compassionate, and nonjudgemental approach.

My approach to therapy

I have a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and private practice. I utilize a combination of therapeutic modalities including CBT, SFT, EMDR, and MI.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a warm welcoming environment where you do not have to go through your challenges alone. I am here to support you when you are ready to work through struggling in a safe environment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Ahfad University For Women, School of Psychology and Pre School Education, Other at State University of New York At Buffalo
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Arabic