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Elsie DaCruzLMHC
Nice to meet you
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I work with clients seeking support in navigating life’s challenges. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative, creating a space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly while feeling heard. I blend empathy with gentle, direct guidance to help you gain clarity, build insight, and develop practical coping skills. Together, we move at a pace that fosters connection, confidence, and meaningful growth.
About Elsie
Location
Virtual, New York
Insurance Accepted
United Healthcare/Oxford/Optum, Centivo, Cigna/Evernorth, UMR for Mount Sinai, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Calming, Mindful
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Black community
Years of Experience
1+
Together, we move at a pace that fosters connection, confidence, and meaningful growth.
Approaches
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MA – Mental Health Counseling, Alliance University
Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, exploring new restaurants, and taking quiet moments for myself with a good book or some music. I also love creative activities and anything that helps me recharge and stay grounded.