Elena Borovskis is a dedicated mental health counselor-in-training currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she also earned her Master’s in Forensic Psychology in 2019. With over six years of experience as a forensic case manager, she has worked extensively with incarcerated individuals facing serious mental health challenges at Rikers Island, with a specific emphasis on justice-involved veterans.

Coming from a proud family tradition of first responders, Elena is especially passionate about serving law enforcement, military personnel, and their families. She possesses a comprehensive understanding of the unique cultural, psychological, and emotional challenges faced by these communities and is committed to promoting resilience, healing, and mental wellness among those who serve.

Her clinical approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based strategies. Elena strives to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel respected, heard, and empowered to explore their experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

Elena has experience supporting adults from diverse backgrounds coping with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and crisis situations. Her passion lies in helping law enforcement officers, military members, and their families build emotional resilience and develop meaningful, healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Supervised by:
Kiran Miner, LCSW-R  Director of Client Services
Joseph Culoso, LCSW, CVMHP    Director of Clinical Operations