- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- Grief and trauma
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Phelan is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut with 31 years of experience. She has worked as a school counselor and in private practice, and she helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, and issues common in young adulthood.
She works with adults on problems like depression, bipolar disorder, grief, coping with life changes, and addiction. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, panic attacks, and longer-term difficulties such as low self-esteem and anger. Young adult issues are listed among her focuses, including the pressures of leaving home, work and study transitions, and relationship changes.
Her past work in schools informs how she approaches concerns tied to adolescence and emerging adulthood. Sessions are adapted to fit practical needs, and she discusses treatment plans with each client. Elizabeth aims to be respectful and sensitive while helping people set goals and try new strategies.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is happening and what might help next. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, anxiety, and relationship problems. Her background includes many years supporting people through parenting challenges and family communication problems.
Elizabeth accepts clients internationally and conducts sessions in English. If you are considering starting therapy, she asks that you complete the online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so you can see how the work might fit your life.
How evidence-based approaches are used in remote sessions
Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in straightforward ways. Cognitive-behavioral informed methods focus on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and then testing small changes to see what helps. These approaches are commonly used for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and coping with life changes.She also uses practical problem-solving and supportive counseling drawn from her school counseling and private practice background. That work helps people manage stress, work through relationship or parenting difficulties, and create clear next steps when life feels overwhelming. The therapist and client decide together which methods seem likely to help based on the client’s goals and preferences.
Finding the right approach is collaborative; Elizabeth will discuss options and adjust methods as progress is reviewed. If you are exploring remote work, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be helpful when juggling work, study, or relocation across time zones.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with for young adults?
She lists young adult issues along with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, career and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts sessions to each person. The focus is on practical conversation and setting goals together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience, including work as a school counselor and in private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Connecticut and works from that state.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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