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Hi! I'm Elizabeth!

Pronouns: She/Her

From boots on the ground to the therapy office, I know we all have a different story to tell and I am honored that you are considering sharing your story with me.  Deciding to reach out to a therapist can be really daunting, but together we can work together to empower you to write your next chapter, and find your authentic voice.

Why I am a Social Worker

"And now for something completely different!"

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I finished a chapter in the military, and while that may seem different from working as a licensed clinical social worker,  I wanted to continue the part of that job that I loved, which was listening to other’s stories, walking with them. As a retired combat veteran, I am passionate about working with our military, government, and first responders and have experience working with active duty and reservists struggling with substance use disorder and other challenges such as trauma and injury, and work diligently to destroy the stigma and barriers to improving mental health. I believe in empowerment and provide trauma informed care that is goal directed and collaborative.

 

Change is where growth is. I hold your story and help you discover new tools to try out and put in your own toolbox as you journey through this “one wild and precious life”. I have experience supporting adolescents and adults, cisgender as well as LGBTQIA+, living with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, autism spectrum disorder, substance use disorder, as well as loss, life transition and conflict. 
 

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Education and Credentials

Education

  • 2017 The Catholic University of America, Masters of Social Work, clinical concentration

  • 1991 Georgetown University, Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service, BSFS

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Virginia

  • Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, Virginia

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Vermont

  • Licenced Independent Clinical Social Worker, Washington DC

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Telehealth Provider, Florida

Specialties and Services

  • Federal Workers & Government Contractors – Understanding the unique challenges faced by those in high-security and demanding roles.

  • Substance Use Disorders – Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support recovery and lasting change.

  • Individual Therapy – Personalized, one-on-one support tailored to your needs.

  • Family Support for Recovery – Helping loved ones navigate and support the healing process.

  • First Responder & Medical Worker Trauma – Supporting those who serve others in high-stress environments.

  • Gender-Affirming Mental Health Care – Providing affirming, inclusive, and supportive therapy.

  • Military Members & Their Families – Navigating the complexities of service life and transitions.

  • Grief, Loss, & Life Transitions – Offering support through difficult changes and personal growth.

  • Adults 18+ – Focused therapy for young adults, professionals, and beyond.

Treatment Style and Methods

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change negative thought patterns to improve emotional well-being.

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy: Creates a safe and supportive space, recognizing the impact of past trauma on mental health.

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Goal-oriented approach that focuses on strengths and finding solutions in the present.

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Teaches coping skills, distress tolerance, and mindfulness to enhance emotional regulation.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Evidence-based therapy for processing and healing from trauma.

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