Elizabeth Black, LPC

Elizabeth Black is a licensed LPC with a Master of Counseling from Spring Arbor University earned in 2015. She brings a longstanding interest in people, personal stories, and truth to her clinical work, creating space for clients to explore who they are and how they relate to others. Elizabeth approaches therapy as a collaborative search for clarity about oneself, relationships, and life circumstances, and she aims to make the vulnerability of that work feel more manageable through an authentic therapeutic connection.

She has seven years of experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, difficult relationships, communication challenges, and boundary setting. While she is particularly passionate about helping young adults navigate the stressors of early adulthood, she also works with a diverse range of clients across relationship and family concerns, anger, career issues, and questions of life purpose.

Elizabeth describes her personal style as laid back and highly relational. She blends genuine listening with gentle challenge - offering feedback, suggesting practical resources, and encouraging new ways of thinking and relating. She considers pursuing therapy a wise and courageous step and views it as an honor to listen, support, and accompany clients through their current struggles.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elizabeth draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client leads the exploration of personal goals and self-understanding - it is useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic; it often includes practical exercises and skill building. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and calming strategies that can help reduce stress, manage strong emotions, and support coping with grief or anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizabeth collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these approaches to the person in front of her rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from the location that works best for the client.