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Yasmin Elkhair, LICSW
District of Columbia
LICSW - Stress and Trauma focused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused tools
About Yasmin
Yasmin Elkhair is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 25 years of practice in the Washington, DC area. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and communication issues, and challenges related to self-esteem and life changes. She also addresses addictions, bipolar-related concerns, parenting and family stress, and career questions.
Her approach combines several methods to match what each person needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques when they fit the situation.
In sessions she uses practical tools such as cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, and journaling. Conversations are collaborative: the client and therapist discuss what is happening, try small experiments, and adjust plans based on what helps. The emphasis is on clear steps and observable change rather than vague promises.
Yasmin frames therapy as a partnership in which the person retains control of decisions about care. She aims to help people regain functioning and move toward goals that matter to them. Her experience includes work with trauma, PTSD, end-of-life and caregiver stress, veteran issues, and a range of mood and relationship concerns.
Sessions are offered in English for people living in the District of Columbia. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.
How her approaches translate to online work
Yasmin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns and try small behavioral experiments. CBT sessions focus on practical steps such as cognitive reframing, reality testing, and homework like journaling to track changes over time.She also incorporates client-centered work that emphasizes the person’s own goals and perspectives. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and simple relaxation skills that reduce stress and support coping with trauma and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Yasmin will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, and then recommend methods to try. She treats this as a collaborative process and will adjust methods based on how well they fit and what the person wants to focus on.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. These practical benefits help therapy fit everyday life while keeping the focus on the therapeutic tasks and exercises that support change.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and communication problems, and related issues such as self-esteem and addictions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test alternatives, and practice new responses through exercises like cognitive reframing and reality testing.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy in the Washington, DC area.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a DC LICSW credential and provides services to people residing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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