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Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
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Elsie DaCruz

Counselor, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Jamaica, NY 11434
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (516) 212-0522
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Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
I’m Elsie DaCruz, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to helping individuals and couples find balance, healing, and clarity. I create a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. My approach combines practical tools with genuine empathy, helping clients strengthen self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier relationships. I work collaboratively to empower clients toward growth, resilience, and lasting change.
In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you—your background, what brought you to therapy, and your goals for treatment. I’ll ask questions to better understand your experiences and current challenges, while creating a safe, judgment-free environment for open conversation.
My greatest strengths include creating a compassionate and collaborative space where clients feel seen and heard. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Gottman Method techniques to support emotional growth and healthier communication.
Take the first step to help. Call or Elsie DaCruz now - (516) 212-0522

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Jamaica, NY 11434

(516) 212-0522
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Couples Counseling; 
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (516) 212-0522
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Jamaica, NY 11434

(516) 212-0522
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Couples Counseling; 
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $90

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP:Cigna
  • Tufts Health/Cigna
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Grow Therapy makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront. Sessions cost $21 on average with insurance, though this varies by plan. You can get an estimate on our website or contact your insurer for more details.
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
or call with questions - (516) 212-0522
"
Grow Therapy makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront. Sessions cost $21 on average with insurance, though this varies by plan. You can get an estimate on our website or contact your insurer for more details.
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
or call with questions - (516) 212-0522

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 015642 Elsie DaCruz
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Nyack College/ Alliance University
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Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (516) 212-0522
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (516) 212-0522

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Couples Counseling;

Expertise

  • Grief
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work best with adults and couples who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives. My clients often come to therapy seeking support for anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or emotional overwhelm. Many are high-functioning but feeling stuck or disconnected and want to develop healthier coping strategies and stronger boundaries.
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
or call with questions - (516) 212-0522
"
I work best with adults and couples who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives. My clients often come to therapy seeking support for anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or emotional overwhelm. Many are high-functioning but feeling stuck or disconnected and want to develop healthier coping strategies and stronger boundaries.
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
or call with questions - (516) 212-0522

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Adults

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT); Couples Counseling; Christian Counseling; Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
or call with questions - (516) 212-0522
"
Dialectical Behavior (DBT); Couples Counseling; Christian Counseling; Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
or call with questions - (516) 212-0522

Location

Primary Location

Jamaica, NY 11434

(516) 212-0522
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (516) 212-0522
Photo of Elsie DaCruz, Counselor, LMHC
Elsie DaCruz
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (516) 212-0522