- Warm and reflective
- Practical skills focus
- Mindfulness and creativity
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Malchow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin. She earned a Master Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in mental health in 2018 and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. She aims to meet people with warmth, respect, and compassion as they start the work of change.
Elizabeth keeps sessions grounded and practical. She uses clear, everyday language and adapts the plan to what each person needs. She often includes activities and mindfulness exercises designed to build new coping skills and increase self-awareness.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. She also integrates emotion-focused work when relationship patterns and attachment concerns come up. This mix is used to address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, and codependency among other issues.
In session she emphasizes curiosity and reflection rather than blame. People can expect gentle questioning, skill-building exercises, and sometimes creative tasks that help name feelings and patterns. Elizabeth makes space for practical problem solving and emotional processing.
She invites people who are ready to try something different to take a first step. The initial process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to her availability. Elizabeth aims to help people write a new, healthier chapter in their lives.
How her approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early connection shapes current reactions. It is useful for people who want to understand trust, closeness, and codependency patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and preferences, giving space to be heard and to set the pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean trying a skill-based strategy first, then shifting to deeper attachment or emotion-focused work as trust builds.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or turn off video when that helps them stay focused. Licensed professionals tailor the structure and pace to what works best for each person.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, parenting challenges, grief, and coping with life changes. Codependency and attachment issues are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, kind, and reflective. Sessions use everyday language, skill-building exercises, mindfulness activities, and sometimes creative tasks to increase self-awareness.
What is her professional background?
She earned a Master Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in mental health in 2018 and has seven years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Wisconsin and holds a Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (WI LCSW).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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