- Goal oriented
- Respectful listening
- Practical tools
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Haines is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 29 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce day-to-day distress. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping clients regain balance and hope.
Throughout her career she has supported people coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy struggles, anger, and low self-esteem. She also helps clients navigate workplace and career questions, ADHD-related concerns, seasonal mood shifts, and issues specific to women and young adults. Elizabeth pays close attention to each person’s situation and priorities when planning next steps.
Her work emphasizes clear goals and collaboration. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that make things harder, and trying new ways of responding. She uses practical tools drawn from different approaches to suit each person’s needs.
Elizabeth aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly without judgment. She helps parents and caregivers address stress and blended-family challenges while supporting people dealing with isolation, jealousy, infidelity, or communication breakdowns.
People who choose Elizabeth often want a therapist who listens closely and helps set small, achievable steps. She encourages clients to define what a better life looks like and then works alongside them to get there.
How Elizabeth’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. It centers the conversation on the client’s goals and values and helps people feel heard while they find their own solutions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors for anxiety, low mood, and stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on what’s already working and builds small steps toward change. It’s useful when people want brief, action-oriented support to solve specific problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses to keep the plan useful and relevant.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Many people find it simpler to attend from home or during a break at work, and it can reduce travel time. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered and can choose what fits your routine.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD-related issues.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her style is collaborative and goal focused. Sessions mix listening with practical ideas and steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.