Elizabeth Devivo, LCSW

Elizabeth Devivo is a licensed clinician in New York with 26 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotional challenges. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, grief, anger, and life transitions, including adjustments related to chronic illness and health. Her approach combines compassionate, individualized support with practical strategies that help people build resilience and cope with change.

She brings a warm and empathetic presence to the therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to explore their experiences and develop realistic plans for growth. Elizabeth emphasizes collaboration, working alongside each person to identify strengths, set goals, and develop coping mechanisms tailored to their circumstances. She values the possibility of new beginnings and supports clients who are seeking second chances in their personal lives.

Committed to inclusive and thoughtful care, Elizabeth meets people where they are and offers guidance that honors each person’s journey. Her practice centers on informed, evidence-based techniques paired with genuine human understanding to help clients move toward improved emotional well-being and meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Elizabeth uses evidence-based techniques that help identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behavioral responses, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety and depression. She also employs skills-based strategies focused on stress and anger management, offering practical tools to regulate emotions and improve daily functioning. For those facing loss or major life changes, she integrates grief-focused approaches that support processing emotions and adapting to new circumstances.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, health, and family demands, and to receive consistent support without commuting. For many people, the range of remote modalities increases accessibility and helps sustain therapeutic momentum between sessions while working with licensed professionals and therapists.