Therapist profile
Yasmin Elkhair, LICSW
District of Columbia
LICSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
Continue with YasminWhere Yasmin stands
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, District of Columbia / LC301023
- NPI
- 1598937849
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- District of Columbia
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Yasmin
Yasmin Elkhair is a DC LICSW - a licensed independent clinical social worker in the District of Columbia with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and codependency concerns. Her practice also includes support around parenting, career questions, self-esteem, and life changes.
She uses an integrative approach that blends several psychotherapy methods. Sessions focus on practical tools such as cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation, mindfulness, and journaling. These are offered alongside conversations about patterns that affect relationships and everyday choices.
Yasmin describes therapy as a partnership. She talks with clients to help them name what feels off and to set realistic goals. The work aims to help people notice unhelpful habits - like putting others first to their own cost - and practice different responses.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with trauma, mood concerns, and grief. Over the years she has supported people dealing with caregiver stress, aging issues, end-of-life planning, and veteran-related concerns. That experience informs how she frames sessions and suggests strategies.
Sessions tend to combine short-term problem solving with deeper reflection when helpful. Clients can expect clear suggestions and concrete exercises to try between meetings. The emphasis is on usable skills and on helping people regain more control over daily choices.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals, focusing on listening, reflection, and collaborative planning. It helps when someone needs a clearer sense of what they want and how to make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical techniques like cognitive reframing and reality testing to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience through simple practices such as breathing and body awareness that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, current struggles, and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This keeps the work practical and focused on real-life changes.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio for a lower-bandwidth option or a briefer session during a work break. These practical benefits help make therapy more usable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, codependency, and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses an integrative, client-centered approach that combines practical tools and conversation. Expect a mix of skills practice and reflective discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with mood concerns, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a DC LICSW, a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in the District of Columbia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with an appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.