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Elijah Black

Elijah Black

LGSW
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he/him
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DC
I believe healing begins when we stop running from our shadows and start getting curious about what they're trying to teach us.
Talk to Me About
Gender Identity
Trauma & PTSD
Life Transitions
Body Image & Body Liberation
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Family Relationships
Relationships
Sexuality
Racial Identity
Transgender
Sex & Intimacy
Therapy Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Psychodynamic
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Elijah Black

Elijah Black

LGSW

•
he/him
•
DC
I believe healing begins when we stop running from our shadows and start getting curious about what they're trying to teach us.
Overview

Elijah Black, LGSW (he/him), is a therapist with experience in gender-affirming care, public health, and healthcare advocacy. He works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and identity exploration, belonging, and personal growth. Elijah understands that mental health is shaped by the intersection of our identities, communities, and lived experiences, and he works collaboratively with clients to explore these influences with curiosity and compassion. His therapeutic style is warm, affirming, and trauma-informed, helping clients develop insight, self-trust, and practical tools for meaningful, lasting change.

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More About
Elijah
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Identifies As
Transgender
Man
Black
Hispanic or Latinx
LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent
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Therapy Style
Affirming
Warm
Curious
Collaborative
Holistic
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Speaks
English
Get to Know
Elijah
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FAVORITE SONG
Brujas - Princess Nokia
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QUEER ICON
Adrienne Maree Brown
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FAVORITE SHOW
Avatar: The Last Airbender
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FAVORITE ANIMAL
Octopus
Talk to Me About
⚧️ Gender Identity
💔 Trauma & PTSD
🌎 Life Transitions
🕺 Body Image & Body Liberation
😰 Anxiety
😔 Depression
🌱 Grief
🏠 Family Relationships
🫂 Relationships
🌈 Sexuality
👐🏾 Racial Identity
🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender
🛏️ Sex & Intimacy
Therapy Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Psychodynamic
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Qualifications
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Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Master of Social Work (MSW)
Sarah Lawrence College - B.A. Psychology

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Licenses

LGSW- Washington DC #200004761

‍Supervised by Stephanie Brown-Gilbert #LC50081157

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Talk to Me About
Gender Identity
Trauma & PTSD
Life Transitions
Body Image & Body Liberation
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Family Relationships
Relationships
Sexuality
Racial Identity
Transgender
Sex & Intimacy
Therapy Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Psychodynamic
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

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