Yasmin Elkhair, LICSW

Yasmin Elkhair is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who provides psychotherapeutic services to adults in the Washington, DC area. With more than 25 years of professional experience, she has supported people presenting with various traumas, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, self-concept concerns, mood disorders, and relationship or communication challenges.

She practices with an integrative approach that blends evidence-based techniques to match each person’s needs. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and trauma-focused mindfulness to create a flexible framework for treatment. Throughout the process she and the client engage in a collaborative dialogue that emphasizes compassion and gives the client space to express thoughts and feelings, leading to a client-centered treatment plan.

Treatment tools Yasmin frequently uses include cognitive reframing, reality testing, relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, and journaling. She frames the therapeutic relationship as a partnership that respects the client’s autonomy and supports decision-making in care. The goal of her work is to help each individual move toward optimal functioning and to foster their unique, best self.