Elyssa Ackerman, LCSW, CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Elyssa's 20+ year career as a social worker spans services to individuals, couples, families and groups in schools, clinics and hospitals with a specialty in tweens to young adults. Elyssa's coaching credential coupled with her clinical background offers an action oriented approach. Elyssa is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, a Parenting Journey Facilitator and a volunteer offering parenting classes at Year Up, a national non-profit dedicated to closing the opportunity divide. Elyssa offers workshops annually at Brooklyn Technical High School to provide parent education on the social and emotional aspects of raising tweens and teens.