Elaine Antin , LCSW

Elaine Antin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy. She has practiced in both public and private hospitals as well as in smaller agency settings, bringing long-term clinical experience to her work with adults across a range of mental health concerns.

Her practice has centered on mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, and she has extensive experience supporting elderly and physically disabled clients. Elaine does not view people as labels; instead she focuses on helping clients learn or re-learn coping skills that improve daily functioning and quality of life. Her approach is informed by study in multiple therapeutic models, and she integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, humanistic approaches, and brief family therapy to meet each person where they are.

Clients find Elaine to be open and non-judgmental, and many describe her presence as calming. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, building trust, compassion, empathy, honesty, and respect to create a space where positive shifts can occur. Therapy with Elaine can be serious and also lighter when appropriate - she values moments of shared laughter and supports clients as they work to reclaim their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elaine draws from client-centered therapy to create a warm, collaborative space where the client's experience guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's goals, making it useful for relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that can be valuable for managing intense emotions, anger, and patterns of instability.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elaine works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as the work evolves. Online therapy makes that collaboration accessible through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. These options support consistent engagement, make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, and expand access for individuals who face geographic or mobility barriers.