Elena Husko PhD
NJ & PA Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Elena Husko (formerly Elena Cucco) is a licensed psychologist who offers individual therapy, couple's therapy, and workshops to folks in NJ and PA. She helps her clients work through the kinds of relationship troubles that leave people feeling lonely, anxious, inadequate, seeking approval, depressed, misunderstood, self-critical, or slow to let others in. Culturally-conscious. Veteran and LGBTQ+ friendly.

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Steady Footing
Psychotherapy

Therapy is like a second chance. An opportunity to rework tired patterns. To voice the parts of our story we usually disregard. To try to face old wounds with less shame and more grace. To let someone in instead of going it alone. If things are feeling heavy and you’re looking for help carrying the weight, let’s talk.

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Services

I am licensed in the states of NJ and PA as a clinical psychologist. I work with adults (18+ years old) in individual and couple’s therapy. I provide services over telehealth and in my office in Haddonfield, NJ. If you’ve worked with me in the past, you might know me by my unmarried name Elena Cucco.

Education

I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2018 after completing an APA-Accredited internship at the Veterans Affairs New Jersey Healthcare System. After graduation, I was a post-doctoral fellow at Princeton University's Counseling and Psychological Services. Along the way I trained in forensic, community, hospital, residential, outpatient, and university settings and worked with people from many walks of life in order to have a wide range of experience to draw on in approaching your concerns.

Experience

I have served as a staff psychologist at Lehigh University and Drexel University over the past 5 years. I brought a relational and psychodynamically-informed style to my work with young adults and student Veterans in individual therapy, group therapy, and community intervention. I also serve on the executive board of the Philadelphia Society for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and do a little writing about the therapeutic process.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We'll start with a free 30-minute phone call to determine if we are a good fit. If you want to work together, you and I can collaborate on the frequency and duration of your therapy sessions to best match what you need.

    Please know, I do not offer 24-7 on call or crisis services. If you are experiencing a psychological emergency I encourage you to call 988 or visit your nearest emergency room for support.

  • 55-minute psychotherapy sessions cost $200. I am in-network with Princeton University’s Student Health Plan. For all other insurance carriers, I am an "out of network provider." If you have out of network benefits through your insurance provider, I am happy to provide a bill/receipt that you can submit for reimbursement. Find out more about cost and insurance here.

  • I offer a free 30-minute telephone call to get to know one another. During a first conversation, it's usually helpful for folks to tell me what's bothering them, what they hope could change for them, and what kind of help they'd like from me. If you don't know what to say, that's okay and extremely normal. I'll help us get a sketch of what's going on for you and where we could go from here. I'll also leave time for you to ask me your questions or voice your feelings about starting therapy with a new person.

  • I have experience helping folks with a wide range of issues related to self-confidence, relationships, past trauma, and emotional pain. Some specific areas of expertise include:

    • Anxiety - worries, fears, traumatic experiences, existential concerns, avoidance, and physical symptoms

    • Depression- losses, disappointments, setbacks, and other painful experiences

    • Relationship Concerns: difficulties involving family, friends, romantic partners, boundaries, and trouble trusting/opening up

    • Self-definition: figuring yourself out after a major change or transition like coming out, changing career, graduating, becoming a parent, or leaving a relationship

    I work well with anyone who is curious about themself and open to having a deeper conversation. Specifically, queer folx, Veterans, men, adult children of alcoholics, overachievers, university students, young professionals, and folks in creative fields have found me helpful.