- CBT themes
- Solution-focused work
- Emotionally-focused help
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Skaff is an Ohio LISW with 24 years of practice experience. She works mainly with young adults and adults on common early-adulthood concerns such as transitioning to independent life, family and relationship stress, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and decision-making difficulties.
She began her career after earning a masters degree in 1999 from Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Her first role was on an inpatient psychiatric unit, where she worked with children, adolescents, their families, and schools. Two years later she obtained an independent social work license and later moved into private practice.
In private practice she broadened the range of people she sees. For the past decade young adults and adults have made up most of her caseload. Common topics she addresses include coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, anger, career worries, and mood disorders alongside relationship and family challenges.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She often uses CBT ideas about how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect, and she brings solution-focused techniques to help people find practical next steps.
Sessions are conversational and grounded in real problems. She encourages people to talk through stress and to build workable habits for everyday life. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than on jargon or long theoretical explanations.
How her approaches shape online work
Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in ways that are easy to relate to. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and helps people test small changes in thinking and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small goals to move forward from where someone is now.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adapt methods as needed. The process is collaborative, with the client and therapist deciding which techniques to try first and adjusting them over time.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, shifts, or commuting. It also allows brief check-ins or focused skill practice without extra travel, which can help when schedules are tight.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, and other early-adulthood concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She blends Client-Centered methods with CBT and Solution-Focused techniques to keep sessions practical and person-focused.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience, beginning after a masters degree completed in 1999 and moving into private practice over two decades ago.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Can I speak with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
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