- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness practices
- Practical coping steps
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Winslow is a New York licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or family strain. She uses a straightforward, respectful approach and aims to make the first steps toward change feel possible. Her style is warm and practical, with attention to each person's unique situation.
With thirty years of experience, Elizabeth draws on client-centered work to keep conversations focused on what matters most to the individual. She also uses mindfulness-based practices to help people calm overwhelming thoughts and stay present when emotions run high. Sessions are shaped around each person's goals and pace rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
She often supports people dealing with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and patterns such as codependency and family-of-origin issues. She also addresses control struggles, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and midlife transitions. Her approach is practical: she listens, clarifies the problems, and helps develop steps to reduce distress and improve relationships.
Elizabeth makes space for grief and loss work and for people coping with social anxiety, phobias, or post-traumatic stress. She emphasizes clear communication and small, doable changes that fit everyday life. Conversations are collaborative, with attention to what feels most helpful for each person.
If you are exploring therapy for these concerns, she asks for a short matching questionnaire to begin and then schedules sessions to fit the client's needs. Her license is LCSW-R in New York and she provides services in English.
Client-centered and mindfulness work for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding what matters to the person in front of the therapist. It centers the client's goals and experiences, and the therapist follows the client's pace to shape conversations and next steps. This approach helps when people need a steady, listening presence to sort through relationships, family history, or life transitions.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to calm the mind and notice emotions without getting swept away. These practices can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and moments when strong feelings make it hard to think clearly. Exercises are short and practical so they fit into daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and try different ways of working until a good fit is found. That shared planning helps keep sessions focused and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel. The emphasis is on finding a way of working that fits the client's life and supports steady progress.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, and depression along with related issues like caregiver stress and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens closely and tailors sessions to each person's goals.
What is her background and experience?
She brings thirty years of professional experience helping people with emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; 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 then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.