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Elena Nazario

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through medical crises, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am bilingual and bicultural. I strive to create a safe, open, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.

My approach to therapy

I help you clarify what healing or progress looks like and break it down into manageable steps. Using solution-focused techniques and evidence-based interventions, I support you in identifying strengths, building coping strategies, and increasing emotional resilience while connecting you to appropriate resources.

What you can expect from me

A first session is about building trust and understanding. I'll ask what brings you in, what's been most difficult, and what support you're hoping for. We'll explore your story at your pace while identifying immediate needs and introducing helpful tools. Expect a warm, respectful space and collaboration from the start.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Catholic University of America
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, End of life care, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Transpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Behavior Management, Jungian, Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish