Elina Malamud, LCSW

Elina Malamud is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She practices in New York and speaks English and Russian. Her approach is practical and focused on building skills people can use between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and a client-centered style to tailor care to each person. That can mean learning new ways to manage anxious thoughts, practicing acceptance of difficult feelings, or focusing on values and small steps toward meaningful goals. Sessions often focus on concrete skills. People learn coping tools for panic, strategies for better sleep and eating habits, and ways to handle relationship strain. Work also covers addiction-related patterns, grief, postpartum concerns, and career or identity questions when those come up. Elina aims for clear collaboration in the room. She helps clients name priorities, set manageable goals, and track progress over time. Many people appreciate a calm, steady pace and straightforward feedback. Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The subscription model can be canceled at any time and rates vary by location and availability. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Elina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood through clear practice exercises. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and willingness to experience difficult feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize thought records, values-based steps, or a more client-centered conversation style.

Online sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit daily life. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone is handy when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit brief check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into work, family, or school routines.