- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Haines is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and depression. Her practice also covers trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. Elizabeth notes an additional focus on blended family issues and caregiver stress.
She keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented. Elizabeth uses client-centered methods to listen and clarify what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot patterns that keep problems going, and solution-focused techniques to build steps forward. Clients can expect clear conversation about goals and small, achievable changes.
Elizabeth draws on nearly three decades of work in social services and mental health. That background informs how she helps people manage life transitions, career tensions, and the stresses of parenting or stepfamily adjustments. She aims to make the work straightforward and useful for daily life.
Sessions typically start by identifying a couple of immediate concerns and workable goals. From there she mixes short-term tools and longer-term reflection depending on what a person needs. Communication skills, boundary-setting, and coping strategies are common topics.
People who contact Elizabeth usually want a steady, practical approach to their problems. She helps with everyday conflicts and deeper emotional issues while staying focused on steps that fit a busy life.
Approaches used during online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's concerns and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clarify what the client wants to change or understand. This approach is useful for building trust and setting personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It offers practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and what works now. It helps clients identify resources and repeat small successes to create forward momentum. This can be helpful for managing blended family tensions and everyday parenting challenges.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That planning can change as the work progresses and as priorities shift.
If you want online sessions, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work over digital connections, while keeping the focus on practical steps that fit daily life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused using client-centered listening, CBT techniques to identify patterns, and solution-focused steps to move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience in social work and mental health practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.