About
With a background in Child Development and Social Work, she has worked with clients across the lifespan to process early attachments, traumas, and current and past life stressors. Elana's approach is informed by Internal Family Systems theory, which posits that the mind is composed of various parts, each with its own positive intention and motivation. Her goal is to empower clients to experience greater autonomy and harmony with their internal parts. Elana offers individual adult therapy, adolescent therapy, child therapy, and parent guidance, tailoring her work to the unique needs and interests of each client. She provides a nurturing environment where clients can explore, heal, and grow, and believes that relationship and collaboration are the strongest agents of therapeutic change. Elana is licensed in Washington DC, MD, and NY, and has specialized training in Child Centered Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR. She is committed to ongoing consultation and supervision in IFS/EMDR. Elana's practice is located in Takoma Park, MD, and she can be reached at (240) 342-6331 or info@elanabenatar.com.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Listed fee: $200 per session. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Adult Therapy
Elana's work with adults is tailored to the issues and interests of each individual client, examining past and current experiences to gain a greater understanding of self and promote internal harmony.
Adolescent Therapy
Elana provides a safe and supportive space for teenagers to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment or consequence.
Child Therapy
Elana's work with children is both collaborative and creative, using playful ways to explore emotional challenges.
Parent Guidance
Elana uses her background in Child Development and her experience with children to decode problematic behaviors and help parents understand how to meet their children's underlying developmental and emotional needs.