Therapist
Elizabeth Coutts
LPC
Experienced counselor focused on practical support
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Step 1
- Compassionate listener
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Coutts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 34 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for common struggles like depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and addiction. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and aims to make beginning therapy a manageable step.
Elizabeth keeps conversations direct and tailored. She listens to what matters most and adapts the session to fit each person’s needs. That includes working on self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes or grief.
Her work draws from several therapeutic approaches so she can match methods to goals. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on them even when feelings are difficult.
Attachment-Based ideas inform how she talks about relationships and connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques can be used for emotion regulation and building coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy frames sessions around the person’s experience and priorities.
Elizabeth also supports people dealing with long-term health concerns, caregiver stress, aging issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and trauma and abuse. She works with concerns such as abandonment, codependency, body image, and chronic pain. The goal is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
If someone is ready to start, they can use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule. Elizabeth aims to help people take forward steps they can keep using between sessions.
Elizabeth keeps conversations direct and tailored. She listens to what matters most and adapts the session to fit each person’s needs. That includes working on self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes or grief.
Her work draws from several therapeutic approaches so she can match methods to goals. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on them even when feelings are difficult.
Attachment-Based ideas inform how she talks about relationships and connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques can be used for emotion regulation and building coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy frames sessions around the person’s experience and priorities.
Elizabeth also supports people dealing with long-term health concerns, caregiver stress, aging issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and trauma and abuse. She works with concerns such as abandonment, codependency, body image, and chronic pain. The goal is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
If someone is ready to start, they can use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule. Elizabeth aims to help people take forward steps they can keep using between sessions.
Step 2
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Step 3
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps clarify personal values and build small steps toward a life that matters to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. These approaches are often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Some formats let people do brief check-ins by audio when video is not needed, while others let a longer video session focus on skill practice and detailed conversation. Ask about available options so sessions can be scheduled to fit daily life and current needs.
Step 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, stress, and life changes, among other concerns.
What is her general style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and person-focused. She listens, adapts the conversation, and works on skills and steps that fit each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 34 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted.
How does cost work for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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