Elizabeth Moonan, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Moonan is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, addictions, and challenges around relationships, family, and self-esteem. Her tone is warm and respectful and she aims to create a collaborative space where people feel heard.

Her style is direct and interactive. She blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with strengths-focused and person-centered ways of talking.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize practical skills, clearer thinking, and building on what already works in a persons life. Elizabeth views therapy as one part of a larger health picture. She often talks about how therapy can fit alongside medication, community support, or nutritional and lifestyle changes.

This outlook helps shape concrete plans that connect the work in sessions to everyday life. She brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions and uses that background to adapt conversations and techniques to each persons needs. Elizabeth describes her approach as empathetic, sensitive, and compassionate while remaining goal-oriented.

People can expect straightforward dialogue about problems and steps to try between meetings. The emphasis is on practical progress, whether the focus is coping with life changes, managing anger, improving communication, or addressing issues like codependency and body image. Elizabeth aims to support and empower people who are ready to take that first step.

Evidence-based approaches and online access

Elizabeth blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with strengths-based and person-centered methods. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce worry, mood symptoms, and patterns that feed stress or anxiety. Strengths-based work looks for existing skills and resources to build on, useful for improving self-esteem, coping, and resilience. Person-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and a supportive relationship to help people feel understood and make changes at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address, and then tailor techniques over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to try and adjust as needed.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow people to engage from locations that work for them. Elizabeth uses these formats to keep the work practical, steady, and focused on real-life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Elizabeth help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm, empathetic, and interactive. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and building on a persons strengths.

How much experience does she have?

Elizabeth has nine years of clinical experience working in various settings.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Virginia with license number VA LCSW 0904013032.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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