Hello, I’m Elizabeth Vah! A bilingual licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of clinical experience. Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work and completed a master's degree in counseling from the University of Texas in Austin. Completed an internship at Seton Medical Center working in the emergency room and hospital's specialty clinics. Clinical experience includes working in outpatient and inpatient settings with adolescents, adults, and elderly clients experiencing mild to severe mental illness. Specialized in the treatment of anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, chronic pain, illness management, and other mental illness. My work with clients is aimed at helping my clients meet their goals and cope better with life's stressors. My clinical work included working with clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and severe mental illness. Treatment is focused on developing strategies to better manage mental illness, treat trauma, provide support during difficult times in life, increase strengths, learn self regulation techniques, and develop coping strategies. I have also treated elderly clients experiencing depression, anxiety, problems adjusting to life transitions, chronic pain, and disease management.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

We will complete an assessment together to get a better clinical picture of your needs and strengths.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have completed extensive trainings in CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy to treat a variety of conditions. CBT is an evidence based treatment practice I feel very comfortable using to treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, and pain management. CBT will help you better understand how your thoughts impact your feelings/emotions and behaviors. You will learn specific strategies to reframe and refocus your negative thoughts to more positive ones. I have also been trained in EMDR or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for trauma.

About Elizabeth Vah