Licensed to practice in 7 states and accepts 59 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and 9 more.

Elizabeth Vah

(she/they)

LCSW, 17 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies to help you feel more in control and connected to the life you want. My approach is collaborative and personalized, using evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional burnout, struggling with focus and organization, experiencing relationship difficulties, or managing the stress of a demanding career, I’m here to help. I’m committed to helping you build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. I’m currently accepting new clients and would be honored to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Therapy is a collaborative process focused on helping you feel more confident, resilient, and equipped to manage life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, emotional burnout, ADHD, relationship concerns, or professional burnout, we'll work together to create practical strategies that support lasting change. During your first session, we'll discuss what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, and what you hope to achieve. I'll ask questions about your personal history, relationships, and any factors that may be affecting your well-being so I can better understand your unique experiences. We'll also review confidentiality, answer any questions you have, and develop initial goals for treatment. In follow-up sessions, we'll build on those goals by exploring patterns that may be contributing to your challenges while strengthening effective coping skills. Depending on your needs, our work may focus on managing anxiety and panic symptoms, emotional burnout, improving focus and organization, navigating relationship difficulties, setting healthy boundaries, or reducing the impact of chronic stress. Throughout the process, we'll regularly review your progress, celebrate successes, and adjust your treatment plan as your needs evolve. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes that improve your emotional well-being and overall quality of life.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe one of the greatest strengths I bring to therapy is my ability to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you've been carrying stress, anxiety, emotional burnout or relationship challenges on your own for a long time. My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where you can be yourself without fear of criticism or pressure. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship because lasting change begins with trust. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of helping adults navigate life's challenges and transitions. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, panic attacks, emotional burnout, ADHD, relationship difficulties, and chronic stress. These experiences have taught me that every person's story is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. I tailor therapy to each client's needs, strengths, values, and goals, creating a treatment plan that feels both meaningful and practical. My approach combines warmth, empathy, and evidence-based practices. While emotional support is an important part of therapy, I also believe clients benefit from learning practical skills they can apply in their everyday lives. I want therapy to help you feel better not only during our sessions but also in the moments that matter most—whether you're managing a panic attack, navigating a difficult conversation, staying focused at work, or coping with overwhelming stress. Anxiety and panic attacks can make even ordinary situations feel exhausting or frightening. If you struggle with constant worry, racing thoughts, physical symptoms of anxiety, or panic attacks, I work with you to understand the patterns that contribute to your symptoms while teaching effective coping strategies to help you regain a sense of control. Together, we'll identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and build confidence in your ability to manage anxiety rather than letting it manage you. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that painful experiences can continue to affect how you think, feel, relate to others, and respond to stress long after the events themselves have passed. My approach emphasizes safety, trust, and collaboration. I never believe in rushing the healing process. Instead, we work at a pace that feels comfortable for you while developing the emotional resources needed to process difficult experiences and move forward with greater resilience. Healing from trauma isn't about forgetting the past—it's about reducing its impact on your present and future. I also enjoy working with adults who have ADHD or experience challenges with attention, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Many adults have spent years feeling frustrated or believing they simply need to "try harder." I take a strengths-based approach that helps clients better understand how their brains work while developing personalized strategies to improve productivity, organization, follow-through, and self-confidence. Rather than focusing only on challenges, we build on your existing strengths to create systems that work for your life. Many of my clients are professionals who appear successful on the outside but privately struggle with chronic stress, perfectionism, burnout, or feeling emotionally depleted. The demands of work, family, caregiving, and personal responsibilities can leave little room for self-care. Over time, this can affect mental health, relationships, physical well-being, and overall quality of life. I help professionals recognize the early signs of burnout, establish healthier boundaries, improve work-life balance, manage stress more effectively, and reconnect with the values and activities that bring purpose and fulfillment. Relationships are another important focus of my work. Whether you're experiencing conflict with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague, relationship difficulties often contribute significantly to emotional distress. Together, we'll explore communication patterns, attachment styles, boundaries, and relationship dynamics while developing healthier ways of expressing needs, resolving conflict, and strengthening emotional connection. My goal is not to assign blame but to help you better understand yourself and create healthier, more satisfying relationships. One aspect of my approach that clients often appreciate is the balance between compassion and accountability. I will always meet you with empathy and respect, while also gently encouraging you to challenge unhelpful patterns, practice new skills, and move toward the goals that matter most to you. Therapy is an active, collaborative process, and I believe meaningful progress comes from combining insight with action. I also understand that starting therapy can bring uncertainty. Some clients worry they'll be judged, pressured, or expected to have all the answers. My role is not to tell you how to live your life but to work alongside you as a trusted partner in your healing process. I value curiosity over criticism and collaboration over direction. Together, we'll identify your strengths, explore what's keeping you stuck, and develop realistic strategies that support long-term growth. Above all, I believe people are remarkably resilient. Even during life's most difficult seasons, growth and healing are possible with the right support. My role is to help you recognize your strengths, build effective coping skills, increase self-awareness, and develop the confidence to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and resilience. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, healing from trauma, improving focus with ADHD, strengthening your relationships, or recovering from professional burnout, I am committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care that supports meaningful and lasting change. My hope is that each client leaves therapy feeling more empowered, more connected to themselves, and better equipped to handle whatever life brings. Therapy is an investment in your well-being, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as you build a healthier, more balanced, and more fulfilling life.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal client is capable, dependable, and used to handling a lot. On paper, your life may look steady—career, relationships, responsibilities all in place. But underneath, you might feel drained, disconnected, or caught in patterns you can’t fully make sense of. Anxiety can show up as constant overthinking, tension in your relationships, or a sense that you’re no longer fully yourself. You’re looking for clarity, more effective communication, and healthier ways to manage stress without losing who you are. I offer solution-focused, trauma, and cognitive behavior therapy. We will work beyond coping skills and discover what’s contributing to your stress and patterns, and build skills you can actually use in your daily life. My approach is grounded in proven methods and designed to help you create noticeable, meaningful change. You don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. When something feels off or heavier than it should, it’s worth paying attention to. Therapy helps to sort through what’s going on, gain direction, and move forward with intention. My goal is to help you feel like yourself again—clear, steady, and confident in how you show up in your life & relationships.

Specialties

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I have extensive experience utilizing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a goal-oriented, evidence-based approach that emphasizes clients’ strengths and capacity for change. This approach focuses on identifying what is already working and building on those successes to develop practical, achievable solutions. SFBT is effective in addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions by promoting resilience and forward-focused change.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. For example, if you often think “I’m not good enough,” we’ll work on identifying that pattern, challenging it, and replacing it with more balanced thinking. If anxiety leads you to avoid certain situations, we’ll gradually build skills and confidence to face them. My approach is structured, collaborative, and focused on giving you tools you can use in everyday life.

, 20 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 29, 2025

You are wonderful! Thank you for your advice and referral!

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Elizabeth

July 28, 2025

Experience brought me to the provider. She was very open and warm but also direct and solution oriented in her approach to help me figure out if what she could provide would be a good fit. She allowed me to ask questions honestly and I felt that I could do so without feeling hesitant or at the risk of offending her. Overall a great experience and great practice with being able to make a decision in a systematic way as opposed to solely based on how it felt. Would recommend😌

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Elizabeth