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Elena Schwartz, LICSW
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Elena Schwartz, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Elena Schwartz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her undergraduate degree from Hampshire College and completed her MSW at Smith College School for Social Work. She completed clinical trainings at Harlem Village Academy West Elementary School and DOVE, Inc. (Domestic Violence Ended).

  • Harlem Village Academy West Elementary School
  • DOVE Inc. (Domestic Violence Ended)

Areas of Focus:

  • Trauma/ dissociation
  • Intimate partner violence and sexual assault
  • Anxiety, depression
  • College transition
  • Academic issues
  • Life transition
  • Relationship difficulties
  • LGBTQIA, gender and sexuality topics
  • Family issues
  • Multicultural issues

How I Can Help:

I strive to create a comfortable and nonjudgmental therapeutic space where you can feel safe to bring all parts of yourself. I would describe my therapeutic approach as client-centered, trauma-informed, and relational. I have many years of experience working with trauma survivors, particularly survivors of interpersonal violence, but I have also worked with and enjoy providing care to individuals coping with a wide range of issues. I strongly believe in having a collaborative therapeutic process and will be happy to individualize treatment to your specific goals and needs, integrating a variety of different clinical approaches and frameworks into our work together.

I know it takes courage to start therapy and I honor that you are taking this step. I truly believe that becoming curious with ourselves and taking some time to reflect internally leads to a more meaningful life where we can better deal with various stressors. I hope to make the therapeutic experience positive for you through a good sense of humor and an openness to learning all that you would like to share with me.

Advanced Trainings:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy, Activities, and Learning