About Deborah
Dr. Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and depression. She explains things simply and helps people find practical ways to feel better.
Taking a first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step easier for anyone who reaches out. She has 20 years of professional experience as a New York psychologist. That background means she has met many different kinds of struggles and knows common patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Background and approach
She treats concerns like coping with life changes, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, questions about life purpose, and post-traumatic stress. In sessions she centers the person’s own story and strengths. She helps people identify what they already do well and builds from there.
Conversations are goal-focused and practical, with attention to clear next steps between meetings. Dr. Elkis-Abuhoff offers work that blends understanding feelings with hands-on strategies.
She helps people learn to lower stress, manage anxious moments, and rebuild confidence in everyday choices. The tone is supportive and direct, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes. She practices in New York and works in English.
Sessions are available in multiple online formats to fit different schedules and needs. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and setting up sessions based on therapist scheduling.
Evidence-informed approaches and online care
Dr. Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine understanding emotions with practical skills. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce worry and anxiety; this helps people notice worry triggers and learn new ways to respond. Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies such as gradual exposure to feared situations and activity planning to lift mood and build confidence in daily routines.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to weigh goals, current challenges, and personal preferences, then adapts methods over time when needed. Clients take an active role in shaping the plan and tracking small gains between sessions.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when a fuller conversation is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support short, focused exchanges or ongoing check-ins between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while maintaining continuity of care.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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