Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Elaine Antin, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 980-123
- NPI
- 1649862566
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Elaine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Elaine
Elaine Antin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career strain, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Elaine also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and related concerns.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses client-centered methods to listen and clarify what matters most. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness to help manage emotions and reduce reactivity.
Elaine describes her style as accepting and down-to-earth. Sessions can include talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and practicing new ways of handling stress. She has worked in public and private hospitals and small agencies and has experience supporting people with serious mental health diagnoses as well as those needing help with everyday life struggles.
She prefers straightforward work that balances problem solving with personal reflection. Humor can be part of sessions when it fits the moment. Elaine aims to help people develop usable skills so daily life feels more manageable.
To begin, a short intake will clarify goals and which methods to try first. The focus is on practical steps and steady progress over time.
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How Elaine uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's concerns at the center and focuses on active listening and clear feedback. Online sessions using this approach aim to clarify priorities and decide what to work on first, which can help with stress, relationship questions, and caregiving strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior. In remote sessions CBT often includes short practical exercises between meetings and direct skill coaching to address anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or addictive urges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Online DBT-style work can teach breathing, grounding, and communication techniques useful for anger, mood swings, and high stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on goals, day-to-day demands, and what feels manageable. That collaborative decision can be revised over several sessions as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online meetings can make fitting therapy into work, caregiving, or health schedules easier. They also allow for shorter check-ins, use of audio-only when bandwidth is limited, and practice of skills between sessions to fit real life without promising a specific service model.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career strain, bipolar issues, trauma, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth. She uses listening, skill teaching, and straightforward talk to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist in hospitals and small agencies.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as WI LCSW, and practices in Wisconsin.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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