Hi,
My Name is Elie and am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in New York. I enjoy working with people and providing therapy and support that empowers my clients to see that change can create new opportunities for a happier life. My goal is to assist my clients in managing a variety of concerns, and help them transition through life’s challenges and help them be successful in their goals.
I have over 9 years of experience providing individual, group, and family counseling. I have worked within a multitude of settings, helping people manage challenges in their homes, schools, and healthcare facilities. I have a considerable amount of experience with clients with a broad range of concerns including, motivation, life balance, career challenges/transition, relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, and chronic / terminal health challenges (i.e. cancer, dialysis). I have worked extensively with parents, teens and young adults, seniors and caregivers. I have also worked with couples individually and together to help them overcome challenges in their relationships. Having considerable experience working with a culturally diverse client base allows me the ability to be more sensitive to cultural differences.
It is important to me to establish a safe, nonjudgmental environment, and show respect to all clients. The methods that guide my practice are a combination of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and motivational interviewing therapies. I am reflective and flexible in my style, to stay responsive to my clients. Each person has their own way of relating, and I do my best to create a plan with my clients that works for them.
I try to check my messages a least once a day and try to return all messages within 24hrs M-F unless I am on vacation or it is a holiday for me.
Exploring therapy was a huge step! Should you decide to move forward, I am here to assist you with overcoming obstacles standing in your way of success.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Cancer, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 088686
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elie Berdy . We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Therapy with Elie has been very helpful for me. He listened to all I had to say and helped to focus my mental approaches to matters in a healthier manner, providing me with tools to move forward. He's been open, accommodating, and responsive, making the process of therapy much more approachable and easier to work through.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Elie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Elie is the best, he has been so helpful from the very first session. He has incredible attention to detail, really listens to you and you can tell he really cares. I have had other online counsellors before who felt like they were just sitting there waiting for the hour to be over, but Elie always gives it his all and more. Hands down the best therapist I've ever had!
Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Elie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues