- Relationship issues
- Depression and anxiety
- ACT and CBT informed
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Coutts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 34 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common early-adulthood stresses as well as broader concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and addiction. Elizabeth also helps people dealing with grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and major life changes.
Her practice style is straightforward and person-focused. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps people name what is getting in the way. Conversations lead to concrete next steps rather than vague theory. Clients will find a mix of talking and practical skills work in sessions.
Elizabeth uses a range of approaches depending on the issue. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques for unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, acceptance and commitment ideas for values-based change, and attachment-focused ideas for relationship patterns. Dialectical behavior strategies and a client-centered stance also inform her work.
She has long experience with complex concerns such as trauma, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, and mixed mental health issues. Elizabeth also addresses topics like body image, caregiving stress, blended family issues, and control or commitment worries. Her background includes helping people cope after disasters and supporting those facing cancer or chronic pain.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the LPC scope of practice in Pennsylvania. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling details. To begin, complete the site’s short questionnaire and arrange a first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Elizabeth often works from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions even when unpleasant thoughts or feelings show up. ACT can help when life feels aimless or when someone is avoiding important choices.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and depression, and to replace them with more balanced responses. CBT is practical and useful for worries about work, school, or relationships. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her approach to relationship difficulties by looking at how early bonds influence current reactions and connection needs.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that match the issue and the person’s preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works and what feels manageable.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow faster check-ins between appointments, and reduce travel time. Online work also makes it straightforward to practice skills in real-life settings and to bring examples from daily life straight into the conversation.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses talk therapy combined with practical skills. Techniques come from CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment work, and a client-centered stance.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of professional experience as a counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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