Elana Bakst, LMSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Elana Bakst

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Psychodynamic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Relational

Compassion Focused

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Elana Bakst

Each of us has a story to tell and I'm here to listen to yours, to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to reflect on your experiences and create lasting positive change that matters most to you. Whether you're seeking support to help cope with a stressful life transition or crisis, improve the quality of your relationships, or manage your mental health, together we'll work to recognize and build upon your resiliency and develop healthy ways for creating greater happiness, wellness and fulfillment. Change can be quite scary and overwhelming, so having someone truly in your corner to help clear away the road blocks can make the world of a difference. Every client is unique, so my approach will be individually tailored to you, your reasons for seeking help, and your specific goals. I incorporate psychodynamic, CBT, attachment, strengths, and mindfulness-based approaches. I believe that stresses and struggles don't have to define you, and prior experiences and patterns don't have to dictate the future. Therapy can provide a chance to gain a deeper understanding of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and patterns and how they interact to shape our choices, sense of self and how we engage with the world. Cultivating such insight helps us heal from past hurts, become unstuck and move towards meaningful change, our best selves and experiencing life to the fullest. Learning how to shift thought and behavior patterns is challenging but also absolutely possible; feeling seen, heard, valued and supported are all key to making these shifts reality. Prior to psychotherapy, I taught in the NYC public and private schools for many years. I began this step of my career journey providing therapy to adolescents in suspension sites and then shifted to employees of a large hospital system. It is an honor to now be part of this group practice and I love the work that I do with clients from such a wide range of backgrounds with different life stories, strengths, challenges and personal goals

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Manhattan Psychotherapy Services LCSW, PLLC

Education and training

Silberman School of Social Work, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1346861184

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Elana Bakst?

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Is Elana Bakst accepting new patients?

Elana Bakst generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Elana Bakst's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Elana Bakst accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Elana Bakst online?

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What practice does Elana Bakst work with?

Elana Bakst works with Manhattan Psychotherapy Services LCSW, PLLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Elana Bakst?

Elana Bakst frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Elana Bakst on their profile.