Yasmin Elkhair, LICSW

Yasmin Elkhair is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 25 years of practice in the Washington, DC area. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, and trauma-related concerns. Her work also covers issues such as addictions, self-esteem, career change, and coping with life transitions.

She blends several therapy approaches to fit each person's needs rather than using a single method. Sessions focus on clear conversation, practical techniques, and building a plan that the client controls. Techniques often include cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation methods, mindfulness, and journaling.

In sessions she aims to create a compassionate space where people can talk through feelings and thoughts openly. The process is collaborative: client and therapist map goals and steps together. That approach supports tackling immediate problems and working toward longer-term changes.

Her background spans many clinical settings over a long career, giving experience with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, bereavement, and relationship strain. The LICSW credential signals clinical social work licensure in the District of Columbia.

Yasmin makes practical tools part of therapy so people leave with skills they can use day to day. She encourages mindfulness and short exercises between meetings to reinforce progress. Those who are considering help are asked to confirm current session options before scheduling.

Approaches to online care and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy places the clients priorities first. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, helping them set goals and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns by giving clear strategies people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as problems shift or new priorities appear.

Confirm session options before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten check-ins on a break, or allow someone to work without commuting. It also supports using worksheets, guided mindfulness, and journaling assignments between sessions so progress continues between meetings.