Eli Weinstein, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and writer dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate the messy, meaningful work of relationships, parenting, and personal growth. He is the author of From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage Through Parenting Years (Wiley, 2026), which blends therapeutic insight, storytelling, and practical tools for couples trying to stay connected in the chaos of family life.
Clinically, Weinstein integrates CBT, ACT, and IFS—tailoring each approach to the unique needs and goals of his clients. His style combines evidence-based tools with warmth, humor, and real-world application, empowering clients to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and build resilience in their relationships and personal lives.
Weinstein is also the creator and host of The Dude Therapist, a chart-topping podcast that has featured leading voices in psychology, parenting, and wellness—including Nicole LePera, Tina Payne Bryson, Mayim Bialik, and many others. Through therapy, writing, speaking, and podcasting, Weinstein’s mission is to normalize conversations around mental health, empower parents and partners to thrive together, and remind people that growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about connection, compassion, and courage.
- Therapist
- Gender: Male
- Languages Spoken: English
- Years in Practice:5 Years
- Average Cost (per session): $150
- Sliding Scale: Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Accepts Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Most out of network benefits, Oxford, Sliding Scale, United Healthcare
- Profession: Social Worker
- Professional Affiliations:
- Degrees:
Degree: MSWGraduate School:FordhamGraduated In: 2017
- Licenses:
License: LCSWLicense Number: 091076Licensing Agency:Disciplinant Licensing:License:License Number: 9976-CLicensing Agency:Disciplinant Licensing: LCSW
- Modalities:Individuals, Couples, Families
- Ages: Adults
- Accept clients via telehealth: Y
- ADD/ADHD, Adolescent Issues, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, DBT, Depression, Marital Therapy, Men's Issues, Mindfulness And Relaxation, PTSD/Trauma, Personal Growth And Self Discovery, Pre-marital Counseling, Psychotic Disorders, Relationship Issues, Sexual Abuse, Social Anxiety, Spiritual/Religious Issues