Rated 4.5 stars out of 5, 8 ratings

Dr. Elmer Jones Elma, Ph.D., DNP

PMHNP, 10 years of experience

Intelligent
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Seeking support on your mental health journey? I offer compassionate, personalized care focused on building a stronger, healthier you. I believe in your unique potential for growth. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe space, empowering you to understand yourself better and develop lasting coping strategies. Your well-being is my priority. Start your journey now.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Feeling overwhelmed by your mental health? Let us begin your journey towards well-being. Your first session with me offers a safe, non-judgmental space to share your story and begin exploring your concerns. I believe in your capacity for healing and growth. Together, we'll create a collaborative path tailored to your unique needs, helping you build resilience and find greater well-being.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths are compassion, deep listening, and a belief in your potential for growth. I offer personalized, evidence-based care that helps you connect with your inner strengths and build a healthier future.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Seeking support for your mental well-being? I'm best positioned to serve individuals motivated for change, ready to explore their inner experiences, and committed to building a more fulfilling life

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Patients will experience a collaborative, goal-oriented approach where we'll work to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, ultimately helping them develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Motivational Interviewing

Patients will experience a collaborative, patient-centered approach where I help them explore their own reasons for change and strengthen their internal motivation.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Patients will experience a strengths-based, future-oriented approach where we focus on building solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Patients will learn techniques to cultivate present-moment awareness, observe thoughts and feelings without judgment, and develop a kinder, more accepting relationship with themselves.

Biofeedback

Patients will experience a process where I help them gain greater awareness of their internal physiological states, empowering them to cultivate self-regulation and mind-body harmony.

Location

Offers in-person in 1126a Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.5 stars out of 5, 8 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

April 25, 2025

I feel that Dr. Elma really cares about me and my well-being rather than treating me as just another patient. In this way I find that I can be authentic and comfortable with him.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Dr.

March 31, 2025

He allowed me to talk, so he had some knowledge background and where I was coming from. He then asked me questions to further expound on what I had already talked about. A very patient man and seems to be very non-judgemental

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Dr.