Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds, LCSW
Experienced New York LCSW for stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety support
- Family and relationship work
- Trauma recovery and growth
About Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds
Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 22 years of experience helping people navigate emotional challenges and life transitions. She draws on a client-centered, compassionate approach to understand each person s unique story and to build practical strategies for coping and growth. Elisa works with clients facing stress and anxiety, family and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse recovery, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, parenting and caregiver strain, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each individual. She emphasizes respectful, non-judgmental dialogue that allows clients to explore difficult feelings, heal from past wounds, and develop skills for emotional regulation and improved communication. Elisa has experience supporting people through social anxiety, midlife shifts, blended family challenges, and the stresses of caregiving for aging parents.
Elisa integrates evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral methods alongside humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive perspectives, and she can incorporate faith-based approaches when clients request them. She works collaboratively to shape treatment plans that fit a client s goals and preferences, offering steady guidance and practical tools to support meaningful, lasting change.
Her style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each individual. She emphasizes respectful, non-judgmental dialogue that allows clients to explore difficult feelings, heal from past wounds, and develop skills for emotional regulation and improved communication. Elisa has experience supporting people through social anxiety, midlife shifts, blended family challenges, and the stresses of caregiving for aging parents.
Elisa integrates evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral methods alongside humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive perspectives, and she can incorporate faith-based approaches when clients request them. She works collaboratively to shape treatment plans that fit a client s goals and preferences, offering steady guidance and practical tools to support meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds have?
Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds has 22 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is NY LCSW 101893.
In which languages does Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds provide therapy?
Elisa provides therapy in English.
Where is Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds located?
Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds is located in New York.
How can I work with Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds as my therapist?
Clients can work with Elisa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds work with international clients?
Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Elisa Shevlin-Reynolds
Elisa often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values. ACT combines mindfulness and behavior change strategies to address anxiety, stress, and life transitions by helping people accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and explore their experiences at their own pace - this approach supports self-esteem, relationship work, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build skills for managing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elisa works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and personally relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home, while still working with a licensed professional who can provide structured support, skill-building, and guidance across a range of life challenges.
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