- Client-focused care
- Practical coping skills
- English and Russian
About Elina
Elina Malamud is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of practice based in New York. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, mood swings, or life transitions. She speaks English and Russian and works with people who want practical skills to feel more in control.
Her work centers on building coping strategies and improving mood through steady, person-focused conversation. Clients can expect straightforward talk about daily challenges and small steps to try between sessions. She aims to help people find clearer goals and regain confidence in everyday life.
Elina uses approaches that include Client-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She mixes ideas from these approaches to match what each person needs in the room. The goal is to connect what matters to the client with doable changes in thoughts and behavior.
Topics she commonly addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, process addictions, ADHD, and issues tied to immigration and identity. She also supports people facing career shifts, postpartum mood changes, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions follow a clear, step-by-step pace. Elina works with people to set reachable goals and to practice new ways of coping outside sessions. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
How her approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps clarify feelings and goals so people feel heard and understood.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches ways to notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It pairs acceptance with small, values-driven actions to move toward meaningful goals and is often used for anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and introduces practical experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and building new coping habits.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods as goals change. This means therapy can shift toward more skill-building, more exploration, or a balance of both depending on the client’s needs.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Ask about available session options when you schedule to find what fits your routine.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, parenting strains, addictions, ADHD, and related problems like guilt, shame, and abandonment.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on the person’s goals and building coping skills through Client-Centered, ACT, and CBT ideas.
What is her clinical background?
She has 24 years of experience as a clinician working with people on mood, anxiety, life transitions, and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.