- Client-Centered approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Trauma-informed care
About Yasmin
Yasmin Elkhair is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in the Washington, DC area. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, relationship and communication problems, and struggles with self-esteem and life transitions. Yasmin offers a calm, respectful presence and focuses on what each person needs in the moment.
She uses a mix of therapeutic methods rather than one fixed approach. That mix commonly includes Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions often involve talking through feelings, learning simple skills like relaxation and journaling, and trying practical ways to reframe stressful thoughts.
Yasmin emphasizes a collaborative process. She and the person in therapy set goals together and shape a plan that fits the person’s life and priorities. Techniques mentioned include cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, and journaling.
The work is paced to keep the person in control of decisions about treatment. Yasmin describes the therapeutic relationship as a respectful partnership aimed at helping people reach their best possible functioning. This approach supports both short-term problem solving and longer-term emotional growth.
Yasmin practices in the District of Columbia as a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English.
How different approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on giving people space to talk and be heard without judgment, helping them clarify what they want and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment coping.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful for you.
Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like guided mindfulness exercises, journaling prompts, and homework-based CBT work between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor these methods to individual goals so therapy can fit into everyday life without unnecessary disruption.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Yasmin help people with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication issues, addictions, self-esteem struggles, career and life-change challenges, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on listening and keeping the person in control of treatment choices.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns in the Washington, DC area.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a DC LICSW, which is Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in the District of Columbia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.