Meet Dr. Elena

"My goal is to help you understand yourself; only then can you stop reacting to life and start making conscious choices."

Elena Kochanek is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist in the state of New Jersey. She makes sure you feel supported, remembered and important. Through an individualized approach, she draws on evidence-based strategies to help you to see yourself as you are and as who you want to be.

She provides teens and adults a safe space to explore their emotions, experiences and identities; she supports parents in doing the same with their children. Her approach is warm, practical, and evidence-based, drawing from psychodynamic theory, CBT, DBT, CPT, and mindfulness. Therapy is tailored to your needs, balancing compassion with honest feedback.

She specializes in helping clients manage anxiety and depression, process past traumas, and build confidence in social situations. She also supports parents in navigating their children’s behavioral difficulties and recognizing how their own childhood experiences influence their parenting.

She is thoughtful and quiet when necessary, but she is challenging and goal-directed when you are ready. Together, you imagine what your day-to-day might look like without barriers and work towards creating a fulfilled life.

If you’re wondering whether Elena would be a good fit, we invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.

Get started with Dr. Elena here.