Elana Dorfman
Do you feel like there is something missing in your relationships? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, or angry? Are you struggling to understand why you behave and think a certain way? My philosophy is that positive relationships are the most important aspect to a healthy and fulfilling life. My greatest goal is to help others develop themselves so that they can more easily connect with others and reach a high level of satisfaction in their lives. I am an LCSW-C with a social work degree from New York University (NYU). I practice as a strength-based clinician, specializing in the areas of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) to help clients understand their internal processes better. Together we can actualize your full potential, no matter your age, race, religion, or gender affiliation. Creating a healthy and safe environment is most important to have a positive therapeutic experience. I will work with you to tailor fit our sessions to help you achieve all of your goals and create more fulfillment in your life.
First session
Clients can expect to take away a feeling of empowerment and a deeper understanding of themselves. My goal is to help clients increase their self-esteem and self-awareness so that they can more easily connect with others. I find that many people have a hard time understanding why they do the the things that they do. Once clients are able to connect their behaviors or thoughts to a previous trauma or impactful moment in their life, then they can start the work of changing these negative behaviors or thoughts. I also hope my clients feel that they have received a high level of support and understanding, which will then help them focus more on their own self-care.
Strengths
My biggest strength is my ability to connect to individuals on a deeper level and figure out the root to their anxiety, depression, or anger. I help clients gain access to their "self" and find out about what makes them unique as an individual. I help them heal from Trauma in their childhood or adulthood, which made them feel lesser than or powerless. I create an environment where the client feels like they have a voice again and is empowered to use that voice in their own life and relationships.
Ideal clients
My ideal client includes adults who are struggling with mental health symptoms related to trauma or who are having challenges in their relationships and need guidance on how to improve their relationships. They will be self-motivated and driven to improve themselves and develop healthier relationships in their lives. They will also want to work on connecting more to themselves and who they are the core.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- MarylandLicense 23428
- New JerseyLicense 44SC06164600