I am licensed in Connecticut with 30 years of professional work experience as both a school counselor and a private therapist. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. I also have experience with young people , especially adolescents. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will adapt our sessions and work with you to create a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and satisfying life takes courage. You have just done that by seeking help, and I will do my best to suport you in your process. I look forward to speaking with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Family problems, Immigration issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues, Young adult issues
CT LPC 001643
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She is very kind and personable. She makes me feel very comfortable to talk to and is excellent at giving advice. I definitely recommend her.
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve been with Elizabeth for awhile now (on and off due to my scheduling) but she is amazing and always jumps right back into where we left off!
Written on Oct 22, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is wonderful, kind, extremely smart, very professional and knowledgeable. She created a safe space for me from the start, she is continuing to help me process through my issues. I really enjoy having her as my therapist.
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Elizabeth (Betsy) Phelan is brilliant. Have never had such a good therapist.
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Lots of wisdom and knowledge with Elizabeth. Understanding and caring individual. Like a grandmother with the skills to help anyone. Great first experience with a therapist. Thank you Elizabeth
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd
Elizabeth is a great listener who takes whatever is the theme in the conversation very seriously, and at the same time she has the ability to soften the pain and make sense out of difficult things. Her compassionate way of talking is the doorway to accept and be with the truth.
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes