Work with Elvan Kama Kurtz - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with several years of experience working with diverse populations of adult individuals and couples. One of the core values that guides my treatment approach is the belief that nothing happens in isolation. I firmly believe that every behavior, thought and feeling has underlying reasons and meanings that deserve exploration. With genuine care and empathy, I help you uncover the root of your struggles, empower you to gain insight and achieve lasting growth.

To offer the most effective and tailored treatment approaches, I utilize evidence-based and eclectic models. I draw upon the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which focuses on enhancing communication, fostering intimacy, and strengthening couple’s relationship. Additionally, I incorporate Systemic Sex Therapy, Family Systems Theories, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address wide range of individual and relational concerns. I’m a Gottman Method Level II Trained couples therapist and PREPARE/ENRICH premarital counselor. I’m bilingual in Turkish and English.

Professional experience

6yrs in practice

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Intimacy Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Live Chat

Messaging

Languages

EnglishTurkish

License information

PA LMFT MF001531

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elvan Kama Kurtz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Elvan Kama Kurtz demonstrates a keen perception with her expertise to identify the underlying problems that I am confronting. She is patient, empathetic, and makes me feel as though I am worth her time and attention.

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Elvan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

We’ve only shared a few conversations so far, but I feel very confident being in Elvan’s care. She instantly picked up what I’ve been struggling with and was able to describe the terms in a way that left me filled with motivation and confidence to continue on with this journey. I’ve tried therapy many times in the past, but this is the first time I’ve truly felt understood by one. I’m very appreciative for Elvan and will recommend her to anyone that may need a voice of clarity in their lives.

Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Elvan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

While working with Elvan, she is very understanding and seems to care a lot. She respects times I won’t be available and we plan for when I will be. Elvan made it very clear when she will be most available and when it may take her a little longer which has not been an issue. I do enjoy our conversations and find them helpful.