During difficult times and in challenging situations it can be stressful and overwhelming to think in new and helpful ways to change reflexive reactions to thoughtful and useful responses. Most of us are more resilient and capable than we realize and this is especially easy to forget when under pressure or caught in a significant loss. Therapy can assist with rediscovering and reuniting with core values and abilities. Gaining or rediscovering healthy responses to pain and loss can assist in promoting understanding, setting reasonable limits, identifying harmful cycles, or strengthening relationships while honoring values and setting positive goals.
Elizabeth’s therapeutic style is through direct conversation which is collaborative, clear, and supportive. Though her approach is described generally as cognitive-behavioral, it specifically incorporates a Narrative Therapeutic perspective making use of DBT or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as ACT or Action and Commitment Therapy along with drawing on the work of John Gottman, PhD. These applications support strengths and strategies that effectively solve problems and promote timely solutions to build confidence, reduce stress, and enhance mood for a life lived with greater balance, humor, and ease.
Education and Qualifications
Western Oregon University, MS Ed - specialization: Developmental Psychology
Capella University, PhD coursework Clinical Psychology (all but Dissertation) -
National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Registered Clinical Supervisor, OR Board Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Specialties:
Couples and Family therapy
Individual and Group therapy
Issues:
Anxiety
Boundaries/limits
Depression
Difficult people
Divorce
Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence
Family conflict
Health concerns
Infidelity
Life events
Loss
Parenting
Peer relationships
Relationship challenges
Self Esteem
Substance abuse
Trauma/PTSD
Work/Career