Therapist in Houston, Texas Eled Shkurti, Therapist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 27-40
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Eled Shkurti, MSW, LCSW
Eled is especially passionate about supporting individuals struggling with substance use, addiction recovery, and co-occurring mental health concerns. He employs motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy CBT to help clients reframe negative thought patterns, set achievable goals, and sustain long-term recovery. His expertise in working with individuals facing alcohol and drug use challenges provides a structured, empathetic environment for healing and personal growth. Serving adults between the ages of 27 and 40, Eled offers specialized care for men, first responders, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
His therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy DBT , and acceptance and commitment therapy ACT to promote emotional regulation and personal empowerment. He also provides couples and family therapy to help clients strengthen relationships and navigate life transitions. Outside of his professional work, Eled enjoys spending quality time with his family and watching soccer whenever possible. His passion for helping others extends beyond the therapy room, as he continuously seeks ways to enhance his clients well-being and resilience.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
Insurances Accepted
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Jewish Family Services Houston, University of Texas at Arlington
Internship | 2020
Houston, TX, United States
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The University of Texas at Arlington
Professional | 2020
Arlington, TX, United States
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University of Texas
Undergraduate | 2006
Austin, TX, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Eled Shkurti. You can also call 346-577-9227 to have someone assist you.
Eled Shkurti generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 346-577-9227 to find out Eled Shkurti's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Eled Shkurti:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 346-577-9227 to see how we can help.
Eled Shkurti is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Eled Shkurti does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Eled Shkurti is currently offering in-office visits.