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Online therapist

Rev. Elizabeth Hector

Experienced trauma-informed LCSW

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Montana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Elizabeth

Rev. Elizabeth Hector uses a client-centered approach to therapy. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns.

With 13 years of social work experience and prior pastoral work, she brings a calm, accepting presence to sessions and listens first to what matters most to each person. Her training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques when helpful.

Background and approach

She has long worked with people who face co-occurring disorders, including substance use alongside post-traumatic stress. That experience shapes practical plans for coping and stabilization. Elizabeth’s background also includes extensive pastoral ministry, which informs her gentle, nonjudgmental stance.

She has supported people through chronic illness and end-of-life concerns, and has led youth work and group home programs that centered on trauma recovery and behavioral stabilization. She often incorporates solution-focused methods to help people find immediate steps forward. Sessions tend to be collaborative, with short-term goals set alongside deeper trauma work when needed.

Elizabeth aims to help people regain a sense of control when life feels chaotic. Based in Montana, she holds an LCSW credential and works with a wide range of concerns including LGBT matters, anger and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

How trauma-informed approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring the work to the person. In practice this means sessions begin with the therapist asking about priorities and adjusting pace and tools to the client's comfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and works well for anxiety, depression, and stress with clear, actionable steps. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it is offered when trauma is a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust as progress and comfort evolve. This shared decision-making helps shape a plan that balances short-term coping with longer-term healing.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That flexibility lets people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. Remote formats also allow therapists to use worksheets, guided mindfulness, and EMDR-adapted techniques while staying connected across distances.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, self esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is client-centered and collaborative, blending CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and solution-focused work as needed to match goals and strengths.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of social work experience and prior pastoral experience. Much of her work has focused on trauma and co-occurring disorders.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from Montana and holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with the designation MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-4525.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Montana
Languages
English

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