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Elena Nazario

Oncology Clinical Social Worker From Surviving to Thriving
Specialties: Cancer, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder,

Introduction

Elena Nazario is a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families navigating complex medical and behavioral health challenges. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Elena brings a culturally sensitive approach to her work, integrating trauma-informed practices and strength-based interventions into every aspect of her clinical care. Elena specializes in providing psychosocial support to oncology patients and their loved ones. Elena’s work in oncology has spanned pediatrics through geriatrics, though the adolescent and young adult (AYA) community has remained her area of particular expertise. In addition to counseling and support to assist patients and their loved ones in coping with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and related side-effects, and survivorship concerns, Elena provides grief and bereavement counseling, as well as assistance with end-of-life decision-making.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LICSW #LC50078639 (DC)
  • LCSW-C #31333 (MD)
  • LCSW #0904019026 (VA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Cancer Patients
  • Young Adult Cancer Patients

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Payment options

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Pay out-of-pocket

Elena Nazario has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

From Surviving to Thriving LLC
13407 Fairland Park Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Frequently asked questions

Is Elena Nazario accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Elena Nazario is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Elena Nazario offer telehealth appointments? Elena Nazario does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Elena Nazario specialize in? Elena Nazario specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Caregiver Issues, Chronic Illness, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Medical Professional Stress, Military/Veteran's Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Post-Operative Cancer Care, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
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