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Elisa Mantel-Smith, LCSW-R

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Elisa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Elisa. View 21 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

good person

Reviewed December 2024

Elisa is highly recommended

Reviewed December 2024

More about Elisa

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW-R

I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York City and hold my master's degree in social work from Columbia University. I have over a decade of experience with individuals, families, and groups in navigating health, fertility, loss, and other life issues. My professional experience has taught me to reach clients where they are at and then help them navigate and achieve wellbeing through support and a safe, authentic environment. I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Addictions Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and foster care Autism and Asperger Syndrome Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Eating and food-related issues Family problems Fertility issues Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Elisa Mantel-Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497072029.

  • LCSW-R · New York · 052448 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Elisa Mantel-Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Professional Helpful Recommend Wonderful Great listener Comfortable Thoughtful Amazing

good person

Reviewed December 2024

Elisa is highly recommended

Reviewed December 2024

Elisa is a god send. She’s highly professional and exudes a level of empathy that is unmatched, a listening ear that feels more than comfortable and delivers a word/solution that is both effective and soft. In my time with Elisa she has provided a safe space free of judgement with a listening ear and provides an effective solution to the wide range of issues which I’d been facing going into my journey in improving my mental health. If I’m being frank, I struggled, battled and even resisted the idea of seeking counsel. And Elisa very quickly became the confidante which my skeptic self very much needed. I struggled with issues of confidence, setting boundaries, and anger/sadness (regulating and delegating my emotions) I wouldn’t be where I am or feel the way I do or pursue and carry on through my day to day were it not for Elisa’s counsel. I would recommend Elisa to anyone new and familiar with therapy. Again she is an ABSOLUTE godsend!!!!!

Reviewed December 2024

Elisa is amazing! Great listener and offers real solutions with honest perspectives.

Reviewed November 2024

It is always helpful for me to talk to Elisa. She always listens and responds compassionately as well as with a level of professionalism. She has offered me options and when speaking to her I fell that she's listening, She makes it easy tp be open. She made me feel connected and comfortalble.

Reviewed May 2024

Highly recommended

Reviewed February 2024

Elsa has been a great deal of help. Our sessions have gotten me throuhh some rough days. She has listened and given me direction. She has been a breath of fresh air. Just being able to release has helped me get through the day

Reviewed August 2023

Highly recommended -E gets it and it is a great help to me knowing she's there

Reviewed June 2023

Elisa is an incredibly intelligent and nuanced therapist, which is great for someone who feels that they have a sufficient amount of self-awareness while also realizing there is use for a professional to provide a structured, dogmatic approach to indefinable feelings of grief and loss.

Reviewed April 2023

Elisa was really wonderful. I have a chronic medical condition and she helped me process a lot of my feels around that. I definitely recommend her :).

Reviewed March 2023

Elisa was so wonderful! She helped me in a time of crisis for me, and really helped me notice a few things about myself I can now be aware of, and work on. She is a great listener, knowledgeable, asked questions, made me feel comfortable and heard, plus was genuinely nice. I went the phone call route, since easier to talk in my car at lunch. I am so thankful we were matched up. I would definitely recommend Elisa!

Reviewed April 2023

Have been instrumental in my journey as a mother and wife while navigating a career and other relationships/family.

Reviewed April 2023

Elisa is an incredibly kind, patient, reliable source of support for me. I have worked through peaks and valleys with her, and, in reflecting on our time together so far, I realize I couldn't be happier with it. She is a friend to me in addition to a therapist in the sense that we share experiences with one another openly, and I value and appreciate that quality of our relationship immensely. She is also very gentle and deliberate in her work helping me understand the perspectives I share with her through new angles/ lenses, which helps me greatly to process and refresh my mindset continuously. Thank you, Elisa!

Reviewed January 2023

Thoughtful, kind and helpful!

Reviewed November 2022

Elisa is a true professional and brings empathy and expertise to our conversations that is much appreciated.

Reviewed November 2022

Elisa is a wonderful person, very professional, compassionate and thoughtful. I am grateful to have connected with her and she has been so helpful.

Reviewed August 2022

Elisa is very kind and offers timely and well structured advice as well as different perspectives on scenarios. I appreciate my time with her and feel like I'm able to process my thoughts and emotions better

Reviewed July 2022

Elisa is really awesome. I’ve been living with a complex, chronic medical condition since I was a teenager and navigating life and relationships while also trying to manage a health condition like mine is tough. Elisa has made it a lot easier. :)

Reviewed June 2022

Elisa and I connected from the very beginning. Even thou We had a few technical problems she was super friendly and I felt like she was truly listening to my concerns. I really liked her.

Reviewed May 2022

It will give you a piece of mind and will help you balance your ideas and thoughts of what you’re going through

Reviewed May 2022

Five stars! Great listener and has excellent advice!

Reviewed April 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elisa Mantel-Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Elisa Mantel-Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Elisa Mantel-Smith speak?

Elisa Mantel-Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Elisa Mantel-Smith have?

Elisa Mantel-Smith has 10 years of experience.

Where is Elisa Mantel-Smith licensed to practice?

Elisa Mantel-Smith is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Elisa Mantel-Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Elisa Mantel-Smith does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Elisa Mantel-Smith offer?

Elisa Mantel-Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Elisa Mantel-Smith?

Elisa Mantel-Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Elisa Mantel-Smith?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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