Ellen Jay, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 15 years in practice

Ellen Jay is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of practice in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 011242 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1063107704 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Ellen

Ellen Jay is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of practice in New York. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Ellen aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk through hard moments and find clearer next steps.

Her work often centers on practical problem solving and steady emotional support. Ellen listens for the patterns that keep someone stuck and helps them try small changes that can make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions are paced to match each person's needs, whether that means focused skill building or longer conversations about meaning and loss. Ellen has supported people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues related to family dynamics. She also pays attention to aging and geriatric concerns, blended family challenges, hospice and end-of-life questions, and difficulties often faced by young adults.

She approaches each plan collaboratively. Ellen and the client set goals together and check progress along the way. Her style is direct but warm, aiming to balance honesty with practical help.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ellen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches for practical change in online sessions

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and steady emotional support. One common approach teaches specific coping skills and problem-solving steps to reduce anxiety and manage stress. It helps people break problems into smaller parts and try practical changes between sessions.

Another frequently used method focuses on processing grief and loss through paced conversation and tasks that help people remember and adjust. This approach supports mourning while also identifying ways to re-engage with daily life and meaningful routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the client’s needs. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what might need to change.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging can serve as quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Ellen work with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style pairs compassionate listening with practical problem solving so sessions feel grounded and useful.

What is her professional background?

She has over 15 years of professional experience offering behavioral health support and counseling in New York.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a New York LCSW credential and practices with clients located in New York.

Does she provide sessions in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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