Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 43 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Grief, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience. I aim to be a safe space for you to be your authentic self and to be able to express your thoughts and feelings. I have vast experience working with many different people with many different issues and life experiences, which has allowed me to learn from them as much as I have helped them. Hopefully you will feel a partnership in working with me, with you guiding the sessions, and me gently providing feedback, suggestions, and techniques to foster insight, growth, and healing. I only offer individual therapy to clients ages 18+. If you are seeking couples counseling or family therapy, or you are under the age of 18, please consider another provider on this platform with the expertise you need. * I also offer evening and weekend sessions for those who need non-traditional availability! *
Our first session together will be very conversational, with the overall goal of us getting to know each other. You need to get to know me, just as much as I need to get to know you. You can ask as many questions as you need in order to feel comfortable. I will gather some information on what brings you to therapy, but will allow you to guide the session, providing as much (or as little) detail as you feel comfortable. Of course there are some logistical and insurance requirements, like determining diagnosis, however, I will be able to evaluate for those during our conversation and with the assistance of the screening tools. I will inform you of what I believe your diagnosis(es) to be, with you providing feedback and letting me know if you agree/disagree. I aim to be as transparent in my work with providing as much information and education as possible so you are clear in every step of the way. We will then determine a plan for our work together, with you providing your thoughts on your goals of therapy. Of course this is a lot of work to accomplish, so this may take more than one session.
I feel my strengths include being authentic with clients; being empathetic and compassionate and non-judgmental; being open, transparent, and clear in what I am doing in every step of the way so clients know what to expect; having a good sense of humor which helps create a softer, more conversational tone to our sessions; and being able to meet clients where they are at and join with them on this journey toward healing.
Life presents us with so many challenges and questions. Engaging in therapy can help you make sense of your life and help you better manage the stress you are presented with. If you are trying to make sense of past traumas, or current stressors, I can assist you in navigating through it. Come as you are, I will meet you exactly where you are and be your partner through this process.
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
WellCare
Our minds and bodies are connected - often our bodies will alert us to information our brains have yet to process. Using Somatic techniques helps us get better connected with our bodies and listen to the information being provided. Somatic techniques also allow us to use our bodies to help better manage any difficult feelings and sensations we may be experiencing in our bodies.
Historically, many treatment modalities focused on problems and what is wrong with a client. This has often made it difficult for many people to seek treatment, or to return to treatment when symptoms or difficulties returned. Focusing on strengths allows for a person to feel empowered and in better control of their treatment and their life. We all have strengths, we all have value and worth. Helping a person focus on these strengths and utilize them to help better manage their stressors can be incredibly healing. That is my overall treatment focus.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a very effective method for assisting in behavior change. Through addressing very real and common ambivalence with making change, I assist clients in determining the best way for them to make changes in a realistic and attainable way. We also explore ways to make smaller changes that can ultimately lead to larger changes. All behavior change is challenging, whether it is changing eating habits, learning to stop smoking, reducing alcohol and/or drug use, or any of the many other behaviors that a person may struggle with changing. MI can be very helpful with this process.
Many people may be reluctant coming to therapy, and most often that is due to not having a full understanding of what to expect, and what is happening along the way. Psychoeducation assists with addressing these unknowns. Psychoeducation is an incredibly vital aspect of the therapeutic process as it provides the information and answers to many of the questions asked along the way. I ensure that all my clients are aware of what I am doing as I'm doing it, I provide information on key components of therapy, diagnosis, treatment planning, goal setting, coping skills, and other aspects of the process. In addition, I provide information and education not just verbally during our visits, but I will often follow up with informational worksheets through the messaging center that clients can refer to whenever they need to.
Many of us are survivors of trauma, whether a capital T Trauma or lower case t trauma. These events, circumstances, and life experiences are in the eye of the beholder, it's all about how you perceive them, and how you have learned to cope and survive. Given how pervasive trauma is (unfortunately), I conduct every session with every client through the lens of Trauma Informed Care. I act as if every client has endured some level of trauma until they tell me otherwise, especially since most have. My aim is to not re-traumatize, to provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space for clients to feel safe enough to share (or not share) to their comfort level and receive the support and strategies they need to build safety in their own lives and start to heal. My mantra is always "it's not what's wrong with you, but what happened to you."
10 ratings with written reviews
May 4, 2026
She was able to reinforce the validity of my feelings and empower me to be independent.
January 14, 2026
Great first experience with therapy after being skeptical of the process. Can’t wait to dive in!
November 17, 2025
We have only met twice, but I am reassured Elizabeth can help me. It is so nice to finally find a therapist who understands the mental health struggles that come with chronic illness and also working as a healthcare provider.