About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Yasmin
Yasmin Elkhair is a DC LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in the District of Columbia with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addictions, and parenting or family difficulties. She also addresses self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
Her approach blends several psychotherapeutic methods so sessions can shift to what works for the person in front of her. Sessions often include straightforward techniques such as cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, and journaling. She frames work as a conversation rather than a lecture, and the client helps set goals and priorities.
In practice she uses a client-centered stance alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused ideas. That means she aims to listen first, identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and try small, practical changes that can be tested between sessions. Trauma-focused mindfulness is included when trauma and stress symptoms are present.
She emphasizes collaboration and ongoing review of progress. The person in therapy remains involved in choosing steps and deciding what feels useful. This keeps sessions focused on real-life problems like parenting strain, communication breakdowns, grief adjustments, and everyday coping.
Yasmin brings long-term experience working with a broad range of adult concerns. Her style is direct and practical, with attention to emotional material alongside tools people can use between visits. For people wanting clear techniques and a respectful, conversational approach, she offers that blend.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead, helping someone name concerns and set goals. It is useful when someone needs a steady, respectful listener and clear decisions about next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable pieces. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems because it gives specific exercises and thinking tools to try between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and relaxation practices to reduce reactivity and improve coping. These techniques can be used alongside CBT to manage trauma symptoms, stress, and strong emotions.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting as needs change. That process is shared and practical rather than predetermined.
The original profile does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit sessions into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that do not require being on camera. Ask about the available formats when you arrange the first session to see what will fit your routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting problems does she address?
She works with adults dealing with family problems and parenting strain, including communication issues, divorce and separation concerns, and caregiving stress.
How would she approach anxiety or depression?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques like cognitive reframing and reality testing, combined with relaxation and mindfulness exercises to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy in the Washington, DC area.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Her licensure is listed as DC LICSW, indicating practice in the District of Columbia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know if sessions are by phone, video, or in person.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm pricing details during the initial steps.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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