- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- LGBT related issues
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Barthol is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and LGBT-related issues. She also supports people facing life changes, grief, trauma, and struggles with motivation and confidence.
Her approach focuses on practical conversation and clear planning. Sessions involve straightforward talk about what is happening now and small steps to try between meetings. She adapts the discussion to match each person's needs and pace rather than using one fixed method.
Elizabeth has worked across settings over the past decade and draws on that background when helping people cope with complicated life situations. She offers help for issues that can overlap, such as mood differences alongside attention difficulties, caregiver stress, or family conflict. She also addresses concerns tied to adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and gender dysphoria when these are part of a person's story.
When someone comes for help with intimate or relationship-related worry, Elizabeth focuses on clear communication and realistic next steps. For grief, trauma, or compassion fatigue she uses techniques aimed at stabilizing daily functioning and reducing overwhelm. She keeps explanations plain and action oriented so progress is easier to track.
To begin, she asks about current struggles, goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there she and the client set a simple plan to test changes and reassess regularly.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on straightforward problem solving and behavior change. One common approach she draws on emphasizes identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then trying small experiments to shift them; this helps with anxiety, depression, and motivation issues. Another approach she uses centers on building practical coping skills for strong emotions and stress, teaching breathing, paced exposure to feared situations, and short strategies to reduce overwhelm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She and the client review current needs, goals, and how the person prefers to work, then pick techniques to try. The plan is revisited and adjusted as progress is tracked so the methods match what actually helps.
The therapist’s profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut out travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue regular appointments during study periods, work transitions, or other life changes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBT-related issues, trauma, grief, and life changes. Additional focus areas include ADHD, caregiver stress, and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical conversation and clear planning, focusing on current problems and small steps to try between sessions. The work is adapted to each person rather than following a single fixed method.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs how she helps people manage overlapping issues like mood differences and attention challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan. Her practice location is listed as Michigan.
Can people who don’t live in the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the next available appointment step.
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