- Evidence-informed methods
- Practical steps between sessions
- Nonjudgmental listening
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Bourne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and codependency. She offers a listening, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard decisions and start to feel more in control. Her approach is practical and personal, aimed at real-life changes rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
She has about 20 years of experience in mental health and has worked across community, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings. That range has shaped her belief that different problems call for different tools, so she draws from multiple approaches to fit each person. She has worked with people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, and with those facing life-limiting medical illnesses.
In sessions she focuses on small, doable steps people can take between meetings. She uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and skills for managing strong emotions. Sessions also include space for talking about family issues, parenting stress, relationship conflicts, and challenges with self-esteem and body image.
She also brings experience helping people cope with grief, trauma and abuse, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. People seeking help for communication struggles, abandonment or attachment issues, and life transitions may find her practical style helpful.
Elizabeth welcomes honest conversation about expectations and goals. She encourages prospective clients to consider what matters most to them and to bring those priorities into the first session.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what they value and take action toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity; it can be used when trauma or past hurt is a barrier to daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can adapt as needs change over time.
Session format options are not specified in the profile, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days. It may allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel logistics, and easier attendance around work or caregiving commitments. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to help people practice skills between sessions and track progress over time.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication concerns, codependency, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She listens without judgment and uses methods that match each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of experience in mental health across community, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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