Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of post-graduate experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in group homes, foster care/adoption, inpatient psychiatric and alcohol detox hospitalization, and equine-assisted psychotherapy. Elizabeth engages with clients to work toward their goals for therapy by showing Unconditional Positive Regard. She is a Mental Health Advocate who promotes positive coping skills, wellbeing, and reducing stigmas around mental health disorders and treatment.

Elizabeth obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) in Missouri and Master's (MSW) back home in Illinois before relocating to California, where she has lived for the past 10 years. She is an avid equestrian, animal enthusiast, and environmentalist who enjoys spending time with her family, whether relaxing at home or exploring and protecting the beauty and magic of nature all around us.

Elizabeth applies the following specialized training and experience to provide whole-person, client-centered treatment:

• Anxiety, Depression/Mood, and Psychotic Disorders
• Individual and Group Therapy
• Family and Caregiver Support
• Drug and Alcohol Detox
• Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning
• Crisis Intervention/De-escalation and Stabilization
• Humanistic Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Strength-Based Therapy/Recovery
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychoeducation