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Elina Malamud

Practical, collaborative support for life transitions

LCSW New York

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Russian
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About Elina

Elina Malamud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience helping people navigate periods of stress, uncertainty, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and process behaviors, as well as concerns such as grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and questions of life purpose. Elina draws on cognitive behavioral tools alongside acceptance-oriented and client-centered approaches to help people identify unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and clarity, aiming to help clients calm racing thoughts, manage mood swings, and regain a sense of agency during times of change. She also supports work around shame, forgiveness, control and abandonment concerns, and offers guidance for those dealing with career shifts, postpartum adjustment, or immigration-related stress.

Sessions are available in English and Russian for individuals located in New York, and she maintains licensure in both New Jersey and New York as NJ LCSW 44SC05729400 and NY LCSW 076320.

Elina offers a variety of session formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and participates in a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Elina uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another part of her work, focusing on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so clients can move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings are present. Client-centered therapy contributes a supportive, empathetic atmosphere where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and she approaches this collaboratively. Together with the client she will weigh goals, preferences, and practical needs to tailor an approach that fits the presenting issues and personal style rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for scheduling flexibility and continuity of care across busy lives. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations within New York and to maintain momentum between sessions when life demands change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addictions and process behaviors, trauma, grief, and life transition challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and client-centered elements to help clients develop practical coping skills and align actions with personal values.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood management, behavioral changes, and major life adjustments.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in New York and holds licensure in New Jersey and New York: NJ LCSW 44SC05729400 and NY LCSW 076320.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian to accommodate clients who prefer either language.
What session formats does she offer?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, New York

Languages

English, Russian