Elena Covo is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and founder of Wellness Journey, Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC, based in New York. She provides individual therapy to clients who are experiencing a life transition, who may be suffering from anxiety, stress or depression. Specialized in eating disorders, Elena helps individuals overcome their body image issues while healing their relationship with food. Elena also provides family and couples therapy focusing on changing relationship patterns, and improving communication skills. Elena has a strong experience working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence issues, often triggered by the stress of their lives, potential relationship conflicts, as well as the difficulty in finding the right balance between their personal and work life. In a safe environment, Elena accompanies her clients through their wellness journey, by gaining confidence in their choices, creating meaningful relationships, and feeling more connected within themselves. Elena has had the opportunity to study and work in two different countries, with a diverse population coming from different backgrounds, allowing her to be more attuned to cultural differences, and the uniqueness of each individual. Elena’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Psychodynamic and attachment theory. While focusing on presenting matters, she also helps her clients connect some experiences from the past to present patterns, struggles and relationship issues. Elena also uses DBT techniques, as well as mindfulness to help her clients regulate their emotions, be more grounded, and feel more in control over their feelings. Message to clientsSeeking therapy, or asking for help is not an easy step. And yet, if you are here, it is probably because you are looking for some answers, guidance, and a trustful environment where you can talk about whatever difficult situation you are going through. By taking the first step, you are showing courage and together we can help you learn to embrace your individual strengths to better cope with life hardships. In a warm, safe, and empathetic environment, I help people gain confidence, feel more in control of their own lives, and get a better understanding of what they want for themselves. My clients and I work together toward identity growth, and a better sense of self. I am dedicated to help you embrace your personal strengths, gain insight, and develop effective ways of coping with life transitions, stress-related events, and relationship matters. J'offre également des thérapies individuelles et de couples en Français pour ceux qui le souhaitent. Je suis née en France, j'ai fais mes premières études de Psychologie à Paris, spécialisée en Psychanalyse. Je crée un espace d’écoute dans lequel mes client se sentent soutenu, entendu et respecté. Je vois la thérapie comme une découverte et une exploration de soi-même, accompagné par un professionnel qui peut vous aider à mettre les mots sur des difficultés du quotidien. Ensemble nous pouvons clarifier vos objectifs, identifier les difficultés qui vous empêchent d'avancer, et trouver ensemble une manière de surmonter ces obstacles.