Jelena earned her Master’s degree from New York University in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. Jelena has held a variety of positions within the mental health field throughout her career. Jelena’s professional experiences have taught her the importance of cultivating safety, acceptance, and openness within the therapeutic relationship. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults by helping them gain a sense of stability. Jelena provides safety within the present moment to examine the development of limiting relational patterns caused by difficult circumstances.

In her therapeutic approach, Jelena firmly believes that healing is different for us all. Therefore, each client is a unique individual deserving of therapy tailored to their specific personality and needs. Jelena uses a combination of techniques from different types of therapy (including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy).

With Jelena as your therapist, you can embark on a path to self-discovery and healing, knowing she is by your side and will provide unwavering support every step of the way.

Jelena is fluent in English, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, and German.