Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Ellen Jay, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 011242
- NPI
- 1063107704
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Ellen 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
- Grief and loss
- Aging concerns
About Ellen
Ellen Jay is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, addictions, and trauma and abuse. Ellen also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, blended family situations, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She uses conversation to identify what is most pressing and then develops a plan together. Sessions are straightforward and focused on skills, coping strategies, and decisions that matter day to day.
Ellen adjusts how she talks and plans sessions to match a person's needs. She listens for how life, work, and family demands affect mood and functioning. Then she suggests small, concrete changes people can try between sessions.
People who prefer clear steps and honest talk tend to find this style useful. Ellen recognizes that starting therapy feels difficult and treats that first step as an important decision. She frames progress as practical problem solving and steady habit change rather than quick fixes.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking so the format fits daily life.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to structure work in sessions. One common technique focuses on teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing and activity scheduling, to reduce day-to-day overwhelm and build routine. Another approach addresses grief and depression through guided conversations that help clarify losses, name emotions, and identify manageable steps for moving forward. These methods are brief and action-oriented, aimed at changing unhelpful patterns over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as needs shift, and adjustments are made together during ongoing sessions.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the original biography does not specify format details. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering options that match work and family schedules. Ask about current session options to choose what works best for everyday life.
CAreas of focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse, plus aging and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, using conversation to set goals and suggest concrete skills and coping strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical services.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions are scheduled after completing a short matching questionnaire; cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers