Yasmin Elkhair , LICSW

Yasmin Elkhair is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 25 years of professional experience working with people in the Washington, DC area. She has extensive experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief, self-concept challenges, mood disorders, and difficulties in relationships and communication.

Her practice uses an integrative approach that blends evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and trauma-focused mindfulness to create a flexible framework of care. Throughout treatment she emphasizes collaboration, helping clients shape a client-centered care plan that reflects their goals and preferences.

Yasmin structures sessions to provide a compassionate, respectful space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment. Typical techniques she uses include cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation exercises, mindfulness practices, and journaling, selected to support coping and practical change. Her orientation frames therapy as a partnership in which the client retains control over treatment choices and works toward improved functioning and a fuller expression of their strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Yasmin integrates several practical approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns by teaching concrete coping and problem-solving skills. Mindfulness Therapy involves cultivating present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can help with trauma reactions, emotional regulation, and everyday stressors through guided practices and simple exercises. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead, creating space for exploration and for goals to emerge naturally.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yasmin works together with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance allows adjustments over time so therapy remains responsive and meaningful.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide practical flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These formats support continuity of care and make it possible to practice techniques such as cognitive reframing, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness in real time with guidance from a licensed professional.