Yasmin Elkhair

Yasmin Elkhair is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 25 years of experience in the Washington, DC area. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship or communication problems, addictions, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, and major life transitions. Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

Yasmin uses several psychotherapy approaches in a flexible way based on each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s goals, cognitive behavioral tools that help change unhelpful thoughts and habits, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. She also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when they fit the work.

Sessions often include practical techniques, such as cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, and journaling. The therapist and client set a treatment plan together and adjust it as progress is made. Yasmin describes therapy as a partnership where the client stays in control of decisions.

Her background across many years means she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, PTSD, bereavement, caregiver stress, and issues related to aging and end-of-life care. She brings steady support and clear tools to help people manage symptoms and rebuild daily routines.

Yasmin practices in the District of Columbia and conducts work in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options and format that will be used.

How Yasmin’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience. Sessions give space for people to describe what matters, and the therapist follows the client’s lead to set goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to shift thoughts and behaviors, such as cognitive reframing and reality testing, which can be practiced between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills for staying present and managing reactivity with relaxation and breathing practices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, because the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support quicker check-ins when needed. Practical benefits include shorter sessions for focused coaching, the ability to continue care during life transitions, and using digital tools like journaling prompts and guided mindfulness exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor these options to help clients move toward clearer routines and better coping skills.