Yasmin Elkhair, LICSW

Yasmin Elkhair, LICSW, offers therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship problems, and life transitions. She has worked in the Washington, DC area for 25 years and provides steady, practical support for those coping with change. Her approach is personal and respectful, and she aims to help each person regain balance and clearer coping skills.

Yasmin uses a mix of methods rather than a single approach. She often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic ideas to match what a person needs in the moment. Sessions include things like cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation exercises, journaling, and mindfulness skills.

She describes therapy as a partnership where the client stays in control of choices. The work is conversational but goal-oriented, with clear steps to try between sessions. Yasmin emphasizes compassion and practical tools that can be used in everyday life.

The practice includes attention to issues that affect later life, such as aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life topics, and isolation. She also helps people with codependency, commitment struggles, career questions, and self-esteem concerns.

With a long career in direct clinical work, Yasmin brings steady experience to each meeting. Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at helping people find workable strategies and stronger emotional footing.

Clients who want to begin are asked to use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How Yasmin’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to each person's concerns and building goals together. It helps people who need a respectful, collaborative space to talk through feelings and make clear choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and relaxation skills to reduce reactivity and manage intrusive memories or strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Yasmin will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that match those needs. That choice is made together and can change over time as progress is tracked.

The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a lunch break, cut out commuting time, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. Phone sessions can be useful when a lower-bandwidth option is needed, while video lets people use visual cues during conversation. Ask about the current session options so you can pick what best fits your routine and goals.