Elizabeth Largent
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I provide warm, trauma-informed therapy for adults across Virginia, with a little humor and maybe some adorable dogs along the way! I help adults navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges while building healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, and greater confidence. Therapy isn’t just about learning coping skills—it’s about understanding what’s underneath the struggle, recognizing patterns, and creating meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, practical, compassionate, and tailored to you. I’ll meet you where you are while gently challenging you when it can help you move forward. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, experiences, relationships, and values while building comfort with discomfort so your emotions don’t have to be in the driver’s seat. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Therapy is about more than feeling better—it’s about understanding yourself differently and creating a life that feels more meaningful, authentic, and your own.
First session
During our first session, **this is all about you!** We’ll spend time getting to know each other, talking about what brought you to therapy, and exploring what you want your life to look like—and how we can work together to get there. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, personal history, strengths, and experiences to better understand how your past may be shaping your life today. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn about my approach. Together, we’ll start creating a plan that feels supportive, practical, and tailored to you. Love homework and worksheets? Cool! If not… also cool! We’ll find what works for you.
Strengths
What if therapy wasn’t just about feeling better, but about understanding yourself differently? Together, we’ll explore the patterns and experiences underneath your pain while using mindfulness to help you reconnect with your body, notice your emotions, and better understand what you need. I offer practical tools for emotional regulation, boundary setting, and strengthening relationships while helping you build insight and create meaningful, lasting change. I love using metaphors connected to your experiences because sometimes a good metaphor makes things click. Two of my favorites involve my dog’s favorite “rib bush” and “feeding your baby tiger.” Therapy can be meaningful, practical, and even a little funny along the way.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life they want to live. They’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate, authentic, and willing to gently challenge them when needed. Together, we’ll explore your values, build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I welcome clients from underserved communities, including LGBTQIA+, kink, polyamorous, and gaming communities, and strive to create a safe, affirming space where you can be yourself. Pet lovers are welcome, too! I often use humor and love a good metaphor—sometimes a little laughter can make the hard stuff easier to talk about.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. ACT isn’t about making difficult emotions disappear—it’s about learning a different way to relate to them. In sessions, we’ll slow things down and notice what’s happening in your thoughts, emotions, and body. We’ll explore what matters most to you, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and practice making room for uncomfortable feelings without letting them run the show. We may use mindfulness, metaphors, and practical exercises to help you build these skills both in and outside of therapy. The goal isn’t to wait until anxiety or discomfort goes away before living your life. It’s learning that you can feel anxious, uncertain, or uncomfortable while still taking steps toward the life you want.
Motivational Interviewing
Are you someone who likes setting goals and checking things off the list? Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a supportive, nonjudgmental approach that helps you clarify what you want, explore your values, and build motivation for change. Together, we’ll look at both your short- and long-term goals, what might be getting in the way, and how confident and ready you feel to take the next step. Big or small, your goals matter—and they matter for a reason. Let’s figure out how to get you there, one step at a time!
Trauma Informed Care
I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy, recognizing that past experiences can shape how we think, feel, and respond today. I know that talking with a stranger about personal experiences can feel uncomfortable—or even scary—so I work hard to meet you where you are. You’re in the driver’s seat. Don’t want to answer a question? No problem. Need to slow down, take a break, or approach something differently? We can do that, too. We’ll continually check in together about how you’re feeling and what you need so therapy remains a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free space. I’ll hold the space you need each session while we work together toward greater understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Got some “stinking thinking”? Are your thoughts keeping you stuck? CBT can help you slow things down and explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Together, we’ll look at whether your thoughts are helpful, accurate, or keeping you caught in a cycle of distress—and practice ways to challenge or reframe them. Love a good worksheet? If a CBT thought log is your jam, I’ve got you. If worksheets aren’t your thing, we’ll find another approach that works for you!
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Top specialties
Doesn't specialize in
Licensed in
- VirginiaLicense 0904009043