Elena Dasgupta-Tsinikas, LCSW

Although the therapeutic process is always focused on the client, some clients feel more comfortable knowing a little bit about their therapist; and because who I am influences my therapeutic work, I feel it can be valuable to share a little bit about myself. I am fortunate to have spent my formative years taking part in a diverse array of cultures and communities.

I am a nationally and internationally certified cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and posttraumatic stress. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in overcoming issues such as family conflict, life transitions, domestic violence, sexual abuse, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, and relationship issues.

Whether you have been together for decades, or are just starting to think about marriage, couples therapy can help you work on your relationship in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. As a couples therapist, the services I provide are anchored in the Gottman Method.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy is a practical, research-based, and highly effective approach designed to support couples across all economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, and proven effective with gay and lesbian couples.Through the use of Gottman Method techniques, I help couples learn how to successfully manage conflicts, deepen their friendship and intimacy, and discover their shared purpose for building a life together.

Something you've been meaning to address as a family but haven't had the time to discuss, or maybe you're feeling ill equipped to have that difficult conversation? Do you ever feel like everyone in your family seems permanently attached to their smartphones, but distant from one another? Do you feel like you don't even know your kids anymore and never seem to spend any quality time together?

Do you find yourself repeating some unhealthy patterns with your children even though you swore to yourself you'd parent differently than your own parents did? Are there day-to-day arguments with your kids that seem to trigger decades-old traumatic memories from your own childhood (that you're not sure how to handle)?