Elisa Hasrouni, LCSW, Founder & Clinical Director

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience guiding individuals through periods of challenge, growth, and meaningful transformation. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC), where I developed a strong clinical foundation that continues to shape my work.

My approach to therapy is both sophisticated and deeply human—grounded in clinical expertise while remaining warm, intuitive, and relational. I offer a thoughtfully held space where you can feel truly seen and understood, allowing for exploration without judgment or pressure. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship complexities, or a sense of disconnection, therapy can become a place of clarity, restoration, and renewed self-awareness.

I integrate a range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). This integrative framework allows us to work both practically and in depth—addressing immediate concerns while also exploring the underlying patterns that shape your internal world and lived experience.

I view therapy as a process of deepening awareness rather than correcting perceived flaws—an opportunity to better understand yourself, shift longstanding patterns, and cultivate a more aligned and fulfilling way of being.

At Monarch Therapy, we are committed to providing a highly personalized and intentional therapeutic experience. You are invited to explore what we offer and to engage in a process that is tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace. Beginning therapy is a meaningful step, and I look forward to supporting you along the way.

My goal as a counselor is to help others achieve their own personal goals through a safe and empathetic therapeutic space. I understand that every individual is unique and it it important for me to meet the client wherever they are in their journey. Whether it is alleviating anxiety, developing coping skills, building resilience, promoting personal health, or creating a greater sense of awareness and self-compassion, I will support our clients and promote their wellbeing first and foremost. By creating a safe and welcoming space, I hope to form a collaborative relationship with our clients where we can work together to reach their own personal destinations.

In my time as a graduate student in the Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program at New York University, I have gained knowledge in multiple modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and a trauma informed approach. I am committed to empowering clients and providing a nonjudgmental space where individuals can be free to explore and find their paths forward. 

I believe that people are more than the mistakes they have made or the challenges they have endured. Every person deserves compassion and respect, and I am committed to fostering a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel heard and supported. As a student pursuing an Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University, my training has introduced me to a variety of counseling modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and relational frameworks. My approach is integrative, drawing from different theories to meet each client’s individual needs. My principal objective is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space for clients to safely explore their thoughts, feelings, relationships, and life challenges. I strive to make this space inclusive and affirming for clients of all identities and backgrounds. Depending on your therapeutic goals, our work may involve sitting with and processing difficult emotions, developing deeper self-awareness and self-acceptance, understanding how past experiences influence present patterns, and finding coping strategies for more immediate concerns.