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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, 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, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Languages
    English, Arabic