I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 10 years social work experience and about 7 years as a therapist. I have worked with a wide range of issues but primarily focus anxiety and anxiety related issues such as OCD and childhood trauma. I also work with individuals struggling with life changes, depression, loss and family issues. I work with substance use co occurring disorders, as well as individuals with chronic and severe mental health such as bipolar disorder. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as telehealth certifications and anxiety specific training. I have extensive training in mindfulness including MBSR. I have worked with first responders, including individuals in the military and with criminal justice history.
My counseling style is relaxed and engaging. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am client centered and strengths based. I believe that everyone deserves a life filled with peace, contentment, and purpose, and my approach focuses on helping individuals navigate challenges while building resilience.
Through compassionate, ethical, and client-centered care, I offer the tools and guidance needed to manage stress, overcome obstacles, and create lasting positive change. Whether facing life transitions, anxiety, depression, or other personal struggles, I am here to support each individual on their unique journey toward well-being.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCSW c013893
WI LCSW 9345
VA LCSW 0904015221
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I like that she understands my need for direction, and she’s suggested various tools and resources to guide me along the way.
Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Elizabeth is a good therapist. Listens well, asks good questions.
Written on Jun 29, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, career difficulties, and coaching
Good first impression!
Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, and adhd
I have so many new tools that I can use from my sessions with Beth. She makes me feel incredibly cared for and heard. It's been truly wonderful working with her.
Written on Dec 06, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Beth has been so great at listening and making our session feel open and comfortable.
Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Beth helped me with a variety of techniques and suggestions. She provided worksheets where applicable and provided great feedback. By offering a new perspective and outlook, she helped me to navigate a particularly difficult time. I feel like I have the tools to proceed and figure out the next steps in my mental wellness journey.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes