Eliana Esrig

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and EMDR-trained therapist with a Master of Social Work from Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hartford, double-majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Child Development and Communication with a focus in Journalism. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other mental health concerns. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across specialized trauma services, outpatient treatment, PHP/IOP programs, and medication-assisted treatment settings. My clinical experience includes individual, group, and targeted family therapy, comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration. I am EMDR-trained and specialize in trauma-informed care, and I have also held clinical leadership roles supporting and mentoring clinicians, developing therapeutic programming, and promoting evidence-based care.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and individualized. I don’t believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach; I work with each client to understand their experiences, identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and develop practical tools for creating change. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused interventions. Depending on your needs, therapy may focus on developing healthier coping skills and boundaries, improving relationships, processing past experiences, understanding patterns and emotional responses, or navigating current challenges. With children and adolescents, I incorporate developmental, creative, and skills-based interventions to support emotional expression and regulation. Above all, I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, empowered, and free from judgment. My goal isn’t to tell you what to do, but to help you better understand yourself, build on your existing strengths, and develop the confidence and skills to create meaningful change.

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other, understand what brought you to therapy, and begin identifying what you hope to work toward. We’ll talk about your current experiences, relevant background, and goals so I can understand the bigger picture and tailor our work together. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what you want to talk about; we can start wherever you are. I’ll explain my approach, answer any questions you have, and work with you to identify meaningful goals. Most importantly, I want your first session to feel like a conversation, not an interrogation. Building trust and creating a space where you feel comfortable being yourself is an important part of the therapeutic process.