Elizabeth Vah
I am a bilingual therapist (English & Spanish) that believes therapy should be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Reaching out for help takes courage, and you do not have to face lifeâs challenges alone. I support adults and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, panic attacks, burnout, chronic stress, grief, chronic pain, and difficult life transitions. I also work with individuals navigating divorce, relationship and marital concerns, family conflict, womenâs and menâs issues, caregiving responsibilities, retirement, and adjustments related to medical conditions or changes in health. Many clients seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. I provide support in exploring the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be impacting your relationships, work, and overall quality of life. Together, we will identify your strengths, develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and create practical solutions to help you regain balance and confidence.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with more than 15 years of experience working with clients.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized to your unique needs and goals. I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and strengths-based counseling to help you better understand yourself, manage symptoms, and create meaningful change. Therapy is tailored to your individual experiences, values, and personal journey. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate lifeâs challenges while building resilience, improving relationships, and developing the skills needed to create a more fulfilling life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, emotional burnout, relationship difficulties, chronic stress, chronic pain, or adjusting to a major life transition, I am here to support you in taking the next steps toward healing and growth. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward greater emotional wellness and a renewed sense of hope.
First session
Therapy is a collaborative process designed to help you better understand yourself, develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and feel more equipped to manage lifeâs challenges. I believe meaningful change happens through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, respect, and understanding. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences, exploring difficult emotions, and working toward the goals that matter most to you. Whether you are seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, emotional burnout, chronic stress, grief, relationship concerns, divorce, family conflict, chronic pain, or adjustment to major life transitions, our sessions will be tailored to your unique needs and experiences. I work with adults and older adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Therapy provides an opportunity to slow down, gain insight, identify patterns that may be impacting your well-being, and develop practical skills to create positive change. During your first session, we will focus on getting to know you and understanding what brought you to therapy. We will discuss your current concerns, emotional challenges, personal history, relationships, support system, and any life experiences that may be contributing to your current struggles. This may include exploring symptoms related to anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress, mood changes, grief, relationship difficulties, chronic health concerns, or significant life transitions. We will also discuss what you hope to accomplish through therapy and begin identifying goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you. I will explain the therapy process, review confidentiality and expectations, and answer any questions you may have. My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling understood, supported, and confident that therapy can be a helpful step toward improving your emotional well-being.
Strengths
One of the greatest strengths I bring to therapy is my ability to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect is the foundation for meaningful change. Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you have been managing stress, anxiety, emotional pain, relationship challenges, or difficult life experiences on your own. My goal is to provide a compassionate environment where you feel comfortable sharing your story, exploring your concerns, and working toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. With over 18 years of clinical experience, I have supported adults through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, grief, emotional burnout, chronic stress, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, chronic pain, medical concerns, and major life transitions. I understand that every personâs journey is unique, and I believe therapy should be personalized to your individual needs, strengths, values, and goals. A unique strength I bring to my practice is my experience working in medical settings alongside physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals. This experience has provided me with a deeper understanding of the connection between mental and physical health. I have collaborated with medical providers to support individuals managing psychiatric symptoms, chronic medical conditions, medication changes, and the emotional challenges that often accompany health concerns. This background allows me to provide coordinated, evidence-based treatment while focusing on the whole personânot just the symptoms. My therapeutic approach combines compassion, understanding, and practical skill-building. I believe therapy should provide both emotional support and tools that can be used in everyday life. Together, we will explore patterns that may be contributing to distress, develop healthier coping strategies, and create realistic steps toward positive change. I have experience helping individuals manage anxiety, panic attacks, depression, mood concerns, and emotional exhaustion. Anxiety and panic symptoms can affect relationships, work, and daily functioning. I help clients understand triggers, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and develop strategies to regain a sense of control. For individuals experiencing depression or burnout, we focus on improving motivation, reconnecting with meaningful activities, strengthening coping skills, and rebuilding confidence. I also support individuals navigating ADHD challenges, including difficulty with focus, organization, time management, and emotional regulation. Using a strengths-based approach, I help clients better understand their unique needs while developing strategies that improve daily functioning and self-confidence. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, and individuals experiencing chronic stress from work, relationships, family responsibilities, or major life changes. I help clients recognize burnout, establish healthier boundaries, improve work-life balance, and reconnect with what brings meaning and purpose to their lives. Relationships are another important area of my work. I support individuals experiencing divorce, relationship conflict, communication difficulties, family stress, and challenges with emotional connection. Together, we explore patterns, boundaries, and communication skills to help create healthier and more fulfilling relationships. I believe people have the ability to heal, grow, and create meaningful change, even during difficult seasons of life. My role is to help you recognize your strengths, build resilience, and develop the skills needed to navigate challenges with greater confidence. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, chronic stress, chronic pain, burnout, or a major life transition, I am committed to providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. It is a privilege to walk alongside clients as they work toward greater balance, emotional wellness, and a more fulfilling life.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is capable, dependable, and used to handling a lot. On paper, your life may look steadyâcareer, relationships, responsibilities all in place. But underneath, you might feel drained, disconnected, or caught in patterns you canât fully make sense of. Anxiety can show up as constant overthinking, tension in your relationships, or a sense that youâre no longer fully yourself. Youâre looking for clarity, more effective communication, and healthier ways to manage stress without losing who you are. I offer solution-focused, cognitive processing therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy. We will work beyond coping skills and discover whatâs 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 donât have to keep pushing through on your own. When something feels off or heavier than it should, itâs worth paying attention to. Therapy helps to sort through whatâs going on, gain direction, and move forward with intention. My goal is to help you feel like yourself againâclear, steady, and confident in how you show up in your life & relationships.
Treatment methods
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I have extensive experience utilizing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a goal-oriented, evidence-based approach that emphasizes clientsâ 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 âIâm not good enough,â weâll work on identifying that pattern, challenging it, and replacing it with more balanced thinking. If anxiety leads you to avoid certain situations, weâll 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.
Location
Virtual sessions