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Elisa Yamonaco, LMHC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Elisa

Elisa Yamonaco is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who brings five years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression, ADHD, and related difficulties.

Background and approach

She emphasizes an approach grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and plans to reflect each person's practical needs and values. Elisa focuses on building collaborative relationships that support motivation, confidence, and coping with life transitions including grief, trauma, parenting strains, and relationship or family concerns.

She draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients address mood and panic symptoms, social anxiety, isolation, and feelings of guilt or shame. Her work also attends to anger, compassion fatigue, and communication problems that can undermine daily functioning.

Clients can expect a therapist who aims to empower them through tailored dialogue and concrete strategies. Elisa frames seeking help as a courageous step and centers clients' goals when developing short- and longer-term plans for growth, problem solving, and emotional regulation in daily life.

Approach-Informed Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist listens carefully to understand a person's experience and supports self-directed growth. This approach helps when someone needs validation, clearer self-understanding, and space to explore personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which is often useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering tools for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, combining techniques when appropriate and adjusting plans based on progress and preferences. This shared decision-making helps tailor treatment to concrete goals and daily life demands.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexible options to engage in evidence-informed therapies from different settings. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistency, access sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities, and use brief check-ins or ongoing messaging to reinforce skills between live appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elisa typically address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, career difficulties, depression, ADHD, and related areas such as grief, trauma, parenting, anger, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful, sensitive, and collaborative, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each client's unique needs and goals.
What is her clinical experience?
Elisa has five years of professional experience providing mental health support and practical strategies for emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in New York as an LMHC with license number NY LMHC 013952 and practices with that credential.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Elisa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Elisa can help with

Elisa Yamonaco works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes.

Elisa works with clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence.

How Elisa approaches therapy

Elisa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Elisa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York, with 5 years of clinical experience.