Elaine Janssen, LCSW
Supportive, Interactive Psychotherapist
in a Comfortable Setting
Have you chosen to take the first step toward resuming control in your life? This is an excellent beginning toward creating and attaining your personal goals. This is a journey of self-discovery you will no longer make alone. I would enjoy helping you to overcome your fears and problems that are stopping you from moving forward. We will discuss issues (past and present) that have kept you immobile. From there, you will gain insight My therapeutic approach is a collaborative one; I believe in being interactive and encourage a dialogue while we work together in a professional, yet comfortable, setting.
I have 30+ years of experience as a psychotherapist and although psychodynamically trained, I employ an eclectic approach because each individual is distinct. In addition to my work as a therapist, I have a background in the performing arts (dance and music) which gives me an understanding of issues related to performers.
Education/Training
BA-Psychology and Music, University of Miami, Miami FL-1967
MSW-Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama-1977
Tristate Institute of Traditional Acupuncture, LAc., Stanford, CN-1991; BS and MS -Acupuncture-Tristate College of Acupuncture, New York, NY-2000
Graduate school education: University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL-1973-1975 (psychology); Hunter College, New York, NY-1977-1979-(dance therapy)
EMDR certified; Blanton-Peale Institute: Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy
Bio
Hometown: Washington, I majored in music for 3 years at Boston Universty (Mass.), changed majors to medical technology and worked in hospitals as a supervisor of medical laboratories in PA and FL. During that time, took psychology courses and moved to Florida where I completed the BA in music. In Wisconsin, I worked for a year in the Univ. of WI Neurological Hospital, performing neuropsychological testing on neuurologically impaired individuals. In Birmingham, AL, I worked in an outpatient mental health clinic and did research in conjunction with that clinic. I came to New York to study dance therapy at Hunter College in order to combine my dance career with my psychology background. I taught psychology courses at Hunter College for three years and worked in an inpatient psychiatric unit for 21 years in NYC. I also taught and performed ballet and jazz in NYC. My interest in Asian philosophies led me to study acupuncture and, when applicable, I can combine my knowledge in this area with my work in psychotherapy.
Memberships
American Orthopsychiatric Association
NASW
Acupuncture Society of NY
Dancers Over 40
Payments Accepted
Medicare; out-of-network; Sliding scale; negotiation for those with financial difficulties; PayPal
Hours:9:00AM-6:00PM
License:R024679-1
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
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Grief and Loss
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Anger Management
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Life Transitions
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Anxiety and Panic
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Loneliness
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage Counseling
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Relationship Issues
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Couples
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Depression
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Divorce
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Stress Management
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Eating Disorders
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Trauma and PTSD
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Women's Issues
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA)
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Diplomate, Clinical Social Work (DCSW)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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