As a licensed professional counselor, I have experience helping adults of all ages navigate through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, changes in health conditions, maternal mental health concerns and many other transitions. If you are struggling to make sense of past events and want to create a new path going forward, I invite you into a safe, open-minded and creative space to do this work. I utilize forms of therapy that combine self-understanding, self-compassion and practical strategies to improve your life.
I earned the Master’s of Divinity degree in 2000 from Harvard Divinity School, with a focus in World Religions and Pastoral Care and Counseling; I continued my training at Mercer University in Atlanta where I completed additional coursework toward Licensing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I completed my counseling Internship as Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta) and completed a Psychotherapy Residency Program at Metropolitan Counseling Services, Inc. I am Certified in Death, Dying and Bereavement through the Association of Death Education and Counseling and have completed the Postpartum Support International Training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching
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Elizabeth is the best counselor I have ever dealt with. She listens and has multiple ways to help. She doesn't judge and doesn't try and convince me my decisions are inappropriate. Most of all I know she is actually listening to me because she actively checks up on different parts of my life.
Written on Mar 17, 2019 after therapy with Elizabeth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Elizabeth was extremely helpful and understanding. She helped me to see things clearly and from different perspectives and I felt so much calmer and confident after speaking with her. She's lovely to talk with and knowledgeable about many different life areas. I would highly recommend Elizabeth as a counsellor.
Written on Sep 19, 2018 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem