What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.96
“Ellen is a caring, thoughtful and professional therapist. My husband and I worked with her for 10 sessions (in-person and on Zoom) and we were able to get to the heart of important issues. We now feel more understood and can recognize old narratives/traps that we may fall into. Ellen is fair, reasonable, and knows the right moments to challenge her patients. I would highly recommend her to any couple in need. Thank you!”
DRMore than 1 year ago
“Ellen is a highly experienced and effective therapist. She skillfully balances her practical, goal-oriented approach with compassion and understanding. Whether it is addressing pressing concerns, or for guidance on your journey towards healing, working with Ellen will help you to lead a more balanced and healthy life. I highly recommend her services!”
DRMore than 1 year ago
About Ellen Usatin
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Depression
Men's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety
Family Issues
Work-Related Counseling
Confidence Issues
Low Self Esteem
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Groups
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Psychodynamic
Culturally Sensitive
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
JewishLanguages spoken
English, Russian
Getting to know Ellen Usatin
I am a bilingual (English/Russian) therapist born and raised in Odessa, Ukraine. I emigrated to the U.S. at the age of 16. My first profession is nursing. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from New York University as well as a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Touro University. Early in my career as a healthcare professional, I became aware of the mind-body connection and its effect on our emotional well-being. I view counseling as a person-centered, creative process of healing, wellness, and self-discovery. I strive to help my clients identify and capitalize on their strengths and to quiet the inner critic in order to find their own voice and meaning. I respect the cultural and spiritual aspects of my clients' worldview and their unique backgrounds.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My approach is eclectic because I believe each person is unique and steer away from 'one size fits all" model. I strive to create a safe space where my clients can be themselves freely and without judgement. I like to explore challenges by looking into one's background, personality structure and upbringing. I appreciate how difficult it is to connect with the right therapist who gets you and is invested in your progress. I tend to be direct and engaging. I provide feedback and facilitate growth by asking questions and making observations.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
During an initial consultation I begin by creating a biopsychosocial profile and taking a thorough history. I ask lots of questions in order to understand my client's unique situation and perspective regardless of how long we work together- few sessions or few years. . If you have never been in therapy before or did not have a positive experience with therapy, I understand your hesitation. Let’s schedule an initial session to see if my approach is right for you.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $175-200 for 45 minutes
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Office location
Ellen Usatin, LPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Touro University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- New York University ( Bachelor's)
NPI number
1528716271
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.96
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29 reviews
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Ellen is very accessible and coordinates easily with your needs. She is open minded and easy to speak with with.
More than 1 year agoGW
Dr. Usatin is a professional, respectful expert in her field. Without much details, I highly recommend her services!!!
More than 1 year agoML
Ellen helped me to understand how to treat my partner and how I want to be treated by him ?? helpful and nice therapist
More than 1 year agoSN
Ellen is an empathetic and skilled therapist! She is very relatable and laid back and I recommend her!
More than 1 year agoEH
It was my first therapy, and I would completely recommend doing one with Ellen.
More than 1 year agoDP
Ellen is a caring, thoughtful and professional therapist. My husband and I worked with her for 10 sessions (in-person and on Zoom) and we were able to get to the heart of important issues. We now feel more understood and can recognize old narratives/traps that we may fall into. Ellen is fair, reasonable, and knows the right moments to challenge her patients. I would highly recommend her to any couple in need. Thank you!
More than 1 year agoDR
Ellen is a highly experienced and effective therapist. She skillfully balances her practical, goal-oriented approach with compassion and understanding. Whether it is addressing pressing concerns, or for guidance on your journey towards healing, working with Ellen will help you to lead a more balanced and healthy life. I highly recommend her services!
More than 1 year agoDR
Ellen was a pleasure to work with. She is patient and understanding. Through our couple’s therapy sessions with her we were each able to be vulnerable and communicate clearly which has helped us navigate disagreements and moments of intensity.
More than 1 year agoMC
She is very helpful with emotions and your problems and she is very friendly and understanding to people with disabilities and without them ??
More than 1 year agoSG
Ellen, has been a great help, she is compassionate, kind, willing to listen and provides a great deal of support. She has provided our daughter with useful techniques that have changed things for the better as a family. She takes the time to hear your concerns as a parent and keeps you involved while still respecting the privacy of the discussions with her patients.
More than 1 year agoMT
Very easy to speak with. Provides much insight to better understand different viewpoints. Easy to make follow up appointments as she is very accommodating.
August 8, 2022David H.Verified patientVideo visit
Ellen is a great therapist. She assisted me with navigating some (at times) treacherous internal landscapes, all with non-judgment, compassion, and frequently insightful perspectives.
More than 1 year agoRC
I’ve been Ellen’s client for almost 2 years now. She is judge free, supportive and stable. She gives lots of insight to anyone who is looking for an emotional yet helpful conversation. Her advice goes a long way. She helps with every kind of relationship. Whether you’re a mother, a spouse, a daughter or just a friend, Ellen has advice for every type of situation. I highly recommend Ellen to anyone who is looking for someone experienced to talk to. Look no further than Ellen Usatin!
More than 1 year agoIS
She's extremely professional and makes sure
your needs are met. She created a safe and
welcome environment for the client.
Additionally, she helped me figure out the
internal worries that I've had and I feel much
more at peace with myself. I had
communication problems with my mom and
she was extremely patient and allowed for our
issues to be resolved. Highly recommend
visiting her!
More than 1 year agoIT
My daughter started attending Ellen’ sessions in March 2022. At the first session, I immediately noted her high professionalism, knowledge of child psychology and the ability to find an approach to every child. I later found out that Ellen is a unique specialist who has both a psychological and a medical education. She uses a lot of game and developmental aids, knows how to choose material that matches the age of the child and his interests. She offered variety of tasks aimed at developing different aspects of the child's personality.
Ellen is a very sensitive, patient and tactful person. She feels and understands both children and their parents. As a young mother, I had many questions about the development and upbringing of a child, I asked Ellen and I received a detailed answer to each question. She is very attentive to each child, gives useful advice to help cope with the difficulties of the situation.
I am very glad that my daughter and I were lucky enough to meet Ellen and attend her sessions. We sincerely thank her for her wonderful studies and wish her success in her career.
More than 1 year agoDS
Oh my goodness, where to start? Dr. Ellen has made such a positive impact on my 14 year old. She has been seeing Dr. Ellen for a year and I have seen a big improvement in her levels of anxiety as well as how long her anxiety attacks last. She is kind, consistent, and great at communicating with me about updates. She is also accommodating in terms of shifting times after school if needed. I am SO happy she came into our family. I have seen a big change in my daughter and I know it is because of her guidance and sessions.
More than 1 year agoVS
I highly recommend Ellen and feel so lucky to have found her! I had an amazing initial consultation with her and was amazed at how quickly she got me! After that, it seemed as if she picked up the rest of the puzzle pieces I needed to get on track to a happy and healthy life. I have tried many therapists before to no avail. What a nice surprise!
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What practice does Ellen Usatin work with?
Ellen Usatin works with Art of Being Counseling.
Where is Ellen Usatin's office located?
Ellen Usatin has 2 office locations in Wyckoff, view full addresses on Ellen Usatin's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ellen Usatin?
Ellen Usatin frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ellen Usatin on their profile.
What languages does Ellen Usatin speak?
Ellen Usatin speaks English and Russian.
How do patients rate Ellen Usatin in reviews?
29 patients have reviewed Ellen Usatin. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.96/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.96/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.