Elise Derevjanik

LMHC

New York

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, New York / 004960

NPI

1760754410

Experience

15 years

Languages

English

Location

New York

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Warm collaborative care
   • Practical daily tools
   • Perinatal and fertility support

   About Elise

   Elise Derevjanik is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who focuses on helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship problems, and addiction concerns. She commonly supports people during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and she helps those facing fertility challenges, pregnancy or infant loss, and the transition into parenthood. Elise aims to build a warm, accepting relationship where clients feel understood and respected.

   Elise practices in a collaborative way. She listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions emphasize practical strategies that fit daily life, and she draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change.

   Her approach also includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused work to address values, connection, and how relationships shape feelings. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change behavior. The overall focus is on gradual steps that lead to meaningful improvement.

   With 15 years of experience as an LMHC, Elise brings both clinical perspective and a straightforward style. She aims to make therapy feel approachable, not clinical, and to support people through difficult transitions and ongoing life stressors.

   Elise welcomes a wide range of concerns and adapts tools to the person in front of her. She frames therapy as a team effort and encourages clients to set the pace and goals that matter most to them.

2. How Elise Uses Practical Approaches in Online Therapy

   Elise draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and build momentum one step at a time. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure whether to make a change, and it focuses on the client's values and choices.
   
   She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. That work can be useful for depression, anxiety, and making meaningful life changes. Attachment-based work is used when relationship patterns and early bonds affect current feelings and interactions; it helps people understand connection and repair ways of relating.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Elise treats the choice of methods as a collaborative process, adjusting techniques based on the client's needs, goals, and comfort. She will check in regularly and try different strategies until something fits.
   
   If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use video or phone options depending on what works best for them.

4. 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

   Listed in

   New York

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does Elise commonly address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship issues, addictions, grief, trauma, sleep and eating concerns, and mood disorders among others.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens, helps set clear goals, and uses practical strategies tailored to each person's life.

   What experience does she bring to sessions?

   Elise has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including extensive work in the perinatal period and fertility-related issues.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She is a New York licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and practices in New York.

   Which languages are supported in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Does she take international clients or work across borders?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are session costs handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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