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Online therapist

Elizabeth Newman

Practical therapy for parenting and life stress

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Credentials
LCPC, LMHC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Illinois, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Newman offers support for common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She is mindful of LGBT issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Elizabeth uses clear, straightforward language so parents can quickly understand what to expect.

She presents as calm and committed, and she wants to help people move forward one step at a time.

Background and approach

Elizabeth practices with a client-centered, mindfulness-informed stance. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and motivational interviewing to match needs with practical skills. Sessions focus on learning specific tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns.

The work combines short-term goals with skills that can be used day to day. She is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC in Illinois and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC in Washington state. Both credentials reflect formal training and supervised practice.

Elizabeth has six years of clinical experience. In sessions she pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions. Therapy aims to make small changes that add up to better coping and clearer choices.

She encourages collaboration so people feel involved in planning their next steps. Parents reading this can expect plain talk, concrete strategies, and a respectful space to sort priorities. Elizabeth’s approach is practical and steady, aimed at helping people build routines and skills that support family life and personal growth.

Approaches and online care that focus on skills and change

Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms through practical exercises and homework. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when feelings feel overwhelming. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach too, creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where goals come from the person in therapy.

Choosing the right method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences, then try approaches that fit. Progress is reviewed together and techniques are adjusted so the work stays useful and realistic for daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people fit sessions around parenting, work, and school responsibilities and use tools learned between meetings. Licensed professionals can teach skills, set short-term goals, and support problem solving through these different formats, making it easier to keep therapy consistent when life is busy.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, parenting, grief, anger, self-esteem, career strain, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and goal oriented, with a mindfulness-informed outlook. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear, collaborative planning.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with people on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials. Specifically she is IL LCPC 180014096 and WA LMHC LH61272101, and she practices in Washington.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Illinois, Washington
Languages
English

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