Elisa Carlino

Elisa Carlino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiving strain, and end-of-life concerns. She works with individuals dealing with parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma, and career transitions. Sessions can help with day-to-day coping, difficult emotions, and major life changes.

Elisa brings 12 years of experience across clinics, hospitals, and schools. She uses clear, practical tools so people can apply what they learn outside sessions. Her style is warm and conversational - she aims to be a supportive guide who helps clients build skills that last.

She draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to shape each plan. That means therapy can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing steadying breathing and attention, and clarifying values to move toward meaningful action.

Elisa has worked with children, teens, young professionals, parents, and caregivers in past roles, and she understands the pressures of family systems and caregiving. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, cancer, aging concerns, and adoption or attachment questions.

Sessions are conducted in English and Italian, and she works with international clients. If you want to see whether her approach fits your situation, the first step is a brief intake and short matching questionnaire to arrange a time to talk.

Therapy approaches and how online work can fit your life

Elisa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters to them. ACT focuses on values-driven actions and small steps toward a life that feels meaningful despite hard feelings.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that fuel anxiety or depression and to practice new, more helpful ways of responding. CBT often includes simple exercises people can try between sessions to track progress and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elisa collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and needs, adjusting over time based on what helps most. The process is guided by your preferences and what you want to change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins, or remove the need to commute. If you prefer to speak in Italian or English, mention that when arranging the first meeting so language needs can be considered.