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Elina Polyakov

Therapist(she/her)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm committed to creating an atmosphere of safety, comfort, and respect for individuality while providing space for positive transformation. I believe that building a strong therapeutic alliance is the key to achieving successful outcome. If you are going through a challenging period in your life and having difficulty coping with life transitions, together we can find a way to make it better.

My approach to therapy

In my clinical work I often combine traditional psychotherapy methods such as cognitive behavioral, strength-based, and mindfulness-based techniques with therapeutic hypnosis. I find that this combination works effectively when treating a wide range of emotional chanllenges while enhancing well-being and improving quality of life.

What you can expect from me

You will leave our sessions feeling relieved knowing that there is someone who cares and strives to understand you and your goals. You will feel more confident about how to respond to life's challenges and have increased hope for a brighter future.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Columbia University School of Social Work, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at New York Univrsity College of Arts and Science
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder, End of life care, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Russian