- 40 years experience
- New York LCSW-R
- Non-religious perspective
About Elias
Elias Gootzeit is a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting pressures, and anger. He writes plainly and listens closely so concerns can be put into manageable steps.
He focuses on practical skills for emotional regulation and coping. Sessions often include talking through difficult moments, identifying what makes daily life harder, and building small habits that reduce overwhelm. He supports people dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress while keeping a non-religious perspective.
Elias has experience helping people through divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, and the isolation that can follow big life changes. He also works with young adult issues, questions of life purpose, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. His approach aims to strengthen resilience and day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 1978 and holds the New York LCSW-R credential. Over the years he has continued learning about approaches such as Divorce Mediation and Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy. He brings steady, measured support to sessions and focuses on realistic steps clients can try between meetings.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation and practical tools. He helps clients notice patterns, try alternatives, and track what works. Those interested in starting are invited to learn more about the booking process before scheduling.
Evidence-based approaches for life changes and trauma
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches emotional regulation, stress management, and ways to reduce impulsive reactions; this helps people navigating anger, anxiety, and day-to-day overload. Another frequently used approach centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people process difficult past experiences and develop coping strategies for post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan if something is not helpful. Clients are encouraged to give feedback and to shape sessions around what actually helps them in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone meet with an experienced licensed clinician in New York even when in-person visits are difficult, while keeping scheduling flexible to match work and family demands.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
Elias supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting pressures. He also focuses on issues like attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps sessions practical and conversational, helping clients identify patterns and try concrete coping skills between sessions. The tone is steady and non-religious.
How long has he practiced?
He brings about 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life-transition concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and holds the New York LCSW-R credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.