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Elizabeth Papa, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Eating disorders Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist licensed in Virginia and California with experience working as a psychotherapist, play therapist, and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, relationship issues, parenting problems, military and veteran issues, PTSD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma and/or emotional, psychical, and sexual abuse.

I hold the relationship between therapist and client in high regard and believe a positive, collaborative, therapeutic relationship is essential to the healing and growth process. I will strive to provide a warm and comfortable environment in which clients are free to explore themselves and their relationships and meet their specific goals. I works to promote understanding, compassion, healing, growth, and balance in the lives of my clients. I also hold the belief that there are many ways to approach therapy and will work with you to find what fits to your specific needs and goals. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness based counseling. I also used DBT techniques often throughout the counseling process.

Thank you for reading about me and for reaching out towards support for whatever it is you may be struggling with. Seeking the help you need and just taking the step to get started is a huge step and shows bravery and willingness. I look forward to helping you in this next step of your journey!

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Eating disorders Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

VA LPC 0701006635

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elizabeth Papa. 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.

I had a very positive experience with Elizabeth and am very sad to see her go! From the beginning, she was respectful and empathetic. She listened to my concerns about therapy, as I have had bad experiences in the past, and worked very hard to make sure I had the best experience possible. It was refreshing to work with a therapist who listened to me and believed me when I described my lived experience. I learned helpful strategies from the very first meeting.

Written on Aug 21, 2020 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning bipolar disorder

Just had my final live chat with the best counselor ever she has been there for me through thick and thin I am so very thankful for the time I have had with her thank you so much Elizabeth I hope to one day meet again. I could not have done with without you. Jesus loves you

Written on Mar 25, 2020 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Elizabeth is an outstanding counselor and welcomed me in with open arms when I was against therapy. Anyone is lucky to have this angel in their lives as a therapist.

Written on Oct 19, 2019 after therapy with Elizabeth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

She is amazing, super insightful, willing to listen and come up with different plans when necessary. Super inventive regarding conversations when I am emotionally a wreck.

Written on Apr 12, 2019 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 year and 5 months

She truly understand me. She helps me feel normal. She helps me see things in a way my anxiety won’t allow me to see. She helps me think clearly. And she makes sure my focus stays on what’s best for me while I try and find may way in this life. Truly an amazing counselor, I trust her with everything!

Written on Mar 19, 2019 after therapy with Elizabeth for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Elizabeth has been wonderful so far. I feel like I can go to her about anything and she'll do what she can to help me. I'd recommend her to anyone.

Written on Sep 18, 2018 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, sleeping, self esteem, anger, and bipolar