Therapist profile
Elisa Reisner, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R focused on anger and related concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW-R
- LicenseLCSW-R, New York / 013695
- NPI1477801850
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Anger management
- ACT and CBT methods
- Stress and addictions
About Elisa
Elisa Reisner is a LCSW-R - a licensed clinical social worker in New York - with 25 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, eating issues, and anger. She frames work as a collaboration and treats the client as the expert on their own life.
Elisa uses clear, practical conversations to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She listens for patterns that feed frustration and resentment, then helps people try different ways of responding. Sessions tend to center on small, doable changes rather than grand plans.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy practices guide her interactions, meaning she follows the client's lead and validates what matters to them. Existential ideas come through when she helps people face questions about purpose and values.
Elisa often works with people who are juggling stress at work, friction at home, or challenges with substance or food-related coping. She talks through communication problems, relationship transitions like divorce and separation, and the loneliness that can grow with long-term strain. Anger is addressed as a present concern - what it’s doing day to day and what a person wants instead.
Practical details such as scheduling and session logistics are handled through a short matching questionnaire and the provider’s booking flow. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It’s useful for persistent anxiety, recurring anger, and problems tied to avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying small behavior experiments to reduce reactivity and improve coping. Client-Centered Therapy shapes the session tone by following the client’s priorities and reflecting what they bring up.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elisa will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life examples into conversation without major disruption to daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, growing resentment, and someone else's anger in the home. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, and eating issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She works collaboratively and follows the person's lead, focusing on practical steps and behavior change. Conversations emphasize noticing patterns and trying small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Elisa has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.