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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Caregiver stress
About Deborah
Dr. Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff is a New York psychologist with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She practices in New York and works with adults who want clearer direction and better day-to-day coping skills.
She starts by treating the person in front of her as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, practical steps, and small changes that reduce overwhelm. Conversations are direct and aimed at building skills people can use between meetings.
Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, questions about life purpose, and post-traumatic stress. In those cases she helps people prioritize problems, set realistic goals, and find manageable routines that ease daily strain.
Over two decades of work have centered on straightforward problem-solving and skill building rather than vague theory. She helps people notice what is working and what needs to change, then tests practical strategies in real life.
People who choose her often want a clear plan, regular check-ins, and tools to handle setbacks. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in remote sessions
Dr. Elkis-Abuhoff uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. These methods emphasize concrete strategies such as identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors in daily life. That approach helps people reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and handle stressful transitions.She also helps clients work on routines and pacing when chronic pain or caregiving demands make daily life harder. The work is task-focused: set a small goal, try it between sessions, then review what changed. That structure supports steady progress on complex problems like post-traumatic stress or long-term illness impacts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose what techniques to try based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and adjust methods if something is not helping.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. When online sessions are available they can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker follow-up appointments. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while working on stress, relationships, and coping skills.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their life and emphasizes practical steps. Sessions focus on skills and small changes people can use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, mood, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a New York psychologist, credential listed as NY Psychologist 015619, and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.