Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Elisha Zar, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 104090
- NPI
- 1366227605
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Elisha 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Young adult issues
About Elisha
Elisha Zar is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with three years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He also supports those facing communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Elisha focuses on practical conversation and clear steps people can use between sessions. He listens to how day-to-day pressures at work, school, and home affect mood and behavior. Sessions often include talking through recent interactions, identifying patterns, and trying small behavior changes to test what helps.
He pays special attention to young adults and adolescents who are sorting identity, purpose, and transitions. In these sessions he helps people build communication skills and manage social anxiety or compulsive thinking. He works with clients to reduce isolation and improve how they relate to others.
Elisha aims for honest dialogue and collaborative problem solving. He asks questions that help people see stuck patterns and, when useful, gently challenges rigid thinking. The intent is to help clients develop clearer insight and practical options for daily life.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the online therapy options button. All sessions are conducted in English and Elisha does not work with international clients.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Elisha works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. One common approach helps people identify thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression, then tests new, more helpful ways of thinking and responding. This can be useful for social anxiety, mood difficulties, and OCD-style repetitive thoughts.Another frequent focus is skill-building for communication and emotional regulation. This involves practicing clearer ways to state needs, set boundaries, and manage impulses, which can help with relationship strain, control issues, and impulsivity.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques fit their goals, values, and day-to-day life. That means checking in and adjusting methods over time rather than following a fixed plan.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or school and to use shorter check-ins when needed. It also removes travel time and can help maintain continuity during life transitions. Confirm the exact session formats available when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know which options are offered.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and related issues such as guilt, control problems, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation, reflective listening, and collaborative problem solving to identify patterns and try small behavior changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a clinician with people facing mood and relational challenges.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers