I’m Elizabeth!
I work with clients who often seem to “have it all together”. Many of my clients live with high expectations for themselves and from people around them. They find themselves overworked, underappreciated, and generally burnout. I also work with clients who find themselves in the midst of an identity exploration related to their sexuality, gender, religion, and relationships. Exploring a new part of yourself can became more daunting than exciting when old wounds and habits get in the way. All of these things are human and deserving of a space to process and move through.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in teen and young adult counseling. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Temple University in Psychology and my Master of Social Work from West Chester University.
My experience includes acute behavioral health crisis care with people across a lifespan and outpatient programming with teens living with co-occurring disorders. Prior to my work as a social worker and therapist, I worked in early-childhood education and clinical research. When I’m not working, I enjoy being creative through scrapbooking, sewing, and photography.
LCSW- CW027569
EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trained
Values and Approach
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My practice is informed by IFS (Internal Family System Theory) and Feminist Theory, meaning that I see people as innately complex and multifaceted. I see people within the context of their community and our society. Our culture impacts us more than we think and good therapy includes the whole person. Therapy guided by these theories looks like building internal harmony and feeling empowered.
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I utilize ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and mindfulness. We can strengthen our presence in the face of distress and suffering through mindful connection to the world around us. It also means creating a life that’s meaningful even when it’s hard.
I’m also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a therapeutic approach that uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories. EMDR can be especially helpful for people who have trouble verbalizing their thoughts or feel stuck in traditional therapy.
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Like my approach, I’d describe my style as a mix of different pieces. I’m a creative, warm, expressive therapist who finds the human connection and experience as sacred (and even spiritual) and I’m direct, organized, logical, and academic.
I believe it is a privilege to be alongside you while you navigate life’s challenges. Our work will be collaborative and guided by what’s important to you, not necessarily a diagnosis or disorder. I don’t see people as broken or hopeless. Many times, our pain or experience just needs to be witnessed before we’re able to change.
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