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Elaine Gilmartin

Elaine Gilmartin, LCSW

LCSW focusing on stress and trauma

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Profile details for Elaine Gilmartin
CredentialsLCSW
LicensesLCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05888300; LCSW, Delaware / Q1-0001722; LCSW, New York / 079451; LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW021078; LCSW, California / 115554; LCSW, Maine / LC24846
NPI1235452079
Experience10 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationNew York

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting concerns
  • Trauma and abuse

About Elaine

Elaine Gilmartin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and related life changes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

Elaine focuses on straightforward conversation and practical coping strategies. She listens for patterns that maintain worry, low mood, or conflict and helps people try different ways to respond. Sessions are a place to talk through difficult memories, hard decisions, or the strain of major life events.

Her work also covers specialty areas such as adoption and foster care concerns, fertility issues, aging and geriatric topics, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and hoarding. She addresses specific conditions including panic disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and eating concerns.

Elaine aims to identify small, testable changes clients can try between sessions. She uses concrete tools to manage panic, reduce avoidance, and rebuild confidence. Progress is tracked through brief check-ins and adjustments to the plan when needed.

People who prefer clear language and active collaboration often find this style helpful. She supports parents working through caregiving stress and people handling major life transitions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

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Therapeutic approaches and what to expect online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address symptoms and patterns. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through repetitive practice and small experiments. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and avoidance behaviors. Another approach targets responses to traumatic memories and overwhelming emotions by teaching grounding, pacing, and toleration skills. These techniques aim to reduce intense reactions and improve daily functioning after trauma. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That process includes trying approaches, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together. The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm available formats before booking to know how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can offer a consistent cadence of appointments that fits around work, caregiving, or other commitments.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, California, Maine

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting matters, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, fertility, aging and geriatric issues, hoarding, and end-of-life concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping strategies. Sessions emphasize conversation, skill practice, and short check-ins to track progress.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with trauma, anxiety, parenting, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. Her practice is listed as based in New York.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be confirmed during the matching or scheduling steps.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Those steps initiate the intake and scheduling process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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