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Elise Derevjanik, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Elise

Elise Derevjanik is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, and addictive behaviors.

Background and approach

She brings particular attention to the perinatal period, offering sensitive care for pregnancy and postpartum concerns, fertility challenges, pregnancy or infant loss, and the adjustment to new parent roles. Elise emphasizes a welcoming, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients are met with warmth, acceptance, and compassion.

Her approach combines Internal Family Systems with evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, alongside attachment-informed and client-centered techniques. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to tailor goals and interventions to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Elise encourages clients to approach change with courage and provides practical support and empowerment as they work toward a more fulfilling life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Elise blends Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work in a way that honors internal experience and values-based action. Internal Family Systems focuses on understanding the different parts of a person and how they interact, which can be helpful for navigating internal conflict, trauma-related patterns, and emotional reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy invites clients to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and taking actionable steps toward a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elise works collaboratively to identify which methods feel most useful for each client. She will explore goals, preferences, and practical circumstances together, blending techniques as needed so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for clients managing busy schedules, childcare, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapeutic work into daily life while allowing a licensed professional to guide the process from wherever the client is located.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elise commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, perinatal concerns, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and self-esteem.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, accepting, and collaborative, focusing on tailoring the work to each person’s needs while using evidence-informed approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing mental health care across a variety of presenting concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 004960.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs and scheduling.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English