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Elisha Zar

Therapist · New York

Elisha Zar

LCSW

LCSW - Life purpose and mood concerns

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Experience
3 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship struggles
  • Young adult issues

About Elisha

Elisha Zar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with three years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and ADHD. He also helps those wrestling with life purpose and the confusion that often follows major transitions.

Elisha focuses on direct conversation and practical skill-building. He listens to how problems show up in daily life and helps clients name patterns that get in the way. Sessions commonly include practicing clearer communication, noticing unhelpful thinking, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.

He has experience supporting young adults as they sort out identity, career direction, and relationships. He also works with people facing divorce or separation, obsessive or repetitive thoughts, impulsivity, guilt, shame, social anxiety, and loneliness. Elisha aims to help clients strengthen self-regard and rebuild connection to what matters to them.

In sessions he balances open questions with gentle challenge. He asks about values and everyday routines to find practical next steps. The work is collaborative: goals get adjusted as clients notice what helps and what does not.

Elisha offers therapy in English from his New York practice. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
New York · 104090

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Therapeutic techniques and remote care

Elisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding to feelings and situations. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and obsessive thought patterns.

Another approach centers on communication skills and behavior experiments. That work helps with relationship strain, social anxiety, and patterns of impulsivity by practicing concrete ways to speak up and respond differently in daily interactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with clients and adapt methods based on specific goals, preferences, and how someone responds in early sessions. The process is collaborative and adjusted over time.

The original biography does not list which online session formats he uses. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote work helps them keep continuity across life changes while exploring questions about identity, purpose, and direction.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as loneliness and life purpose.

How does he approach someone who feels stuck?

He uses direct conversation and practical skill-building, helping clients notice patterns, try small behavior changes, and sharpen communication.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience working with mood and relationship concerns.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in New York and holds the NY LCSW credential.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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