LCSW, 36 years of experience
Hello I am glad you are on your path to healing and creating your best life ! I am here to partner with you to navigate life’s ups and downs . I believe in building authentic relationships and creating a safe nonjudgmental space. I have a doctorate in leadership eduction and hold an LCSW . I am a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. I am trained in EMDR . I specialize in grief, trauma , and suicide loss. I have worked extensively with people struggling with relationship issues , learning disabilities , pet loss , divorce , obesity, life transition’s, and difficulties maintaining work life balance . I am here to help you put joy back into your life ! My door is open to everyone . I really enjoy working with women of all ages. Young adults finding their way in life. Adults and seniors . I am a strong supporter of the LGBTQI community and welcome everyone in the LGBTQIA community .
I know asking for help can be hard and is often scary . Feeling uncertain is normal. Please feel free to sign up for a consultation prior to booking a full session if that would put your mind at ease . During our first session we will talk about what brought you to see me, what you want to get out of therapy, and how I can best support you . Together we will create a plan that will help you on your healing journey. This is a partnership where we work as a team to find the best healthy solutions :-). Many of my client’s say they feel a sense of relief and inner peace after their first session.
I am kind , authentic and compassionate. I have been helping people restore and navigate their life for over thirty years. I understand that sharing your story can be scary . I will hold space for you allowing you to share what feels comfortable at your own pace . I have lived experience with many of the areas I specialize allowing me to help you not only clinically but in a practical heartfelt environment. I provide my clients with a direct number to reach me, I always respond quickly . I provide concierge style therapy - without concierge prices!
I primarily work with three populations . I work with women anywhere in their journey. I work with all ages and lifestyles . I provide gender affirming care. I see college students, young adults , adults, seniors and high school students. Many of my clients are dealing with some of the following challenges school, work, job, divorce, illness and relationships issues. Anyone seeking ways to better understand how to navigate life during stressful times. I work extensively with parents that have lost a child and are mourning their child/children. I understand that this is the most difficult loss one can experience . The last populations I work with is anyone grieving the loss of family member or friend - including family pets. I help clients find inner peace , restore healthy habits, and explore areas of their life that they are curious about improving . I work best with clients who want to work on moving forward, change life situations, jobs, schools, careers, relationships and create sustainable life changes. I help clients find true joy again in their life!
I focus on grief work helping people heal from the pain of losing a loved one. Some of the forms of loss I work with are suicide survivors (those who lost someone to suicide). Parents that have lost a child due to illness or tragedy. Siblings that have lost a sibling- often known as the forgotten mourners . Losing someone you love creates a new normal that is feels impossible to navigating life without them . I can help you figure out how to find the way to navigate the pain, loneliness, grief, fear and sadness and all the emotions in between . Additionally, I work with people who have lost a family pet I understand that pets are in integral part of people’s lives and family and often have nowhere they feel safe to grieve their pet .
Most of my work is with trauma , abuse , loss , chronic illness, suicide survivors , sexual abuse victims, divorce , sudden death , loss of a pet. I work with adults, young adults and teenagers who are trying to process current or past trauma . EMDR is one of the treatment methods that has been proven to reduce trauma significantly in less sessions -with out reliving the trauma .
I was trained at Duke in health and wellness . I focus on mind body connection , mindfulness , guided meditation , and self love and creating authenticity with self and others .
I work with clients to create effective smart goals. I facilitate helping clients find solutions to problems in a quick effective manner . This allows clients to help restore balance and joy to their life !
6 ratings with written reviews
July 18, 2025
Elizabeth’s energy matches mine! We connected immediately and every session we go deeper! Working with me hand in hand, has given me clarity, a safe place to be vulnerable and empowered me to be my authentic self.
July 1, 2025
Considering we had to move my appointment several times due to my health issues, I’m looking forward to working together on a weekly basis. Her warmth and solution based suggestions feel right and I know I found a good fit for my needs.
May 14, 2025
She really listens to me. I appreciate that. Sometimes that is exactly what I need. She is kind,caring, and compassionate.