Elizabeth "Liz" Gray, LSCSW

Elizabeth "Liz" Gray is a licensed LSCSW - a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Kansas with ten years of professional experience. She trained in psychology at Kansas State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2013, and completed a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work at the University of Kansas in 2016. Over the past decade she has supported people managing anxiety, depression, eating and body image concerns, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, and everyday stressors.

Gray draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused approaches, dialectical skills, EMDR, solution-focused strategies, trauma-focused CBT, narrative therapy, and family systems perspectives. She emphasizes client autonomy and begins therapy by centering the client’s goals, moving at a pace that feels manageable for the individual. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in practical tools for communication, boundary setting, emotional regulation, and coping with life transitions.

Outside of clinical work she keeps company with a cat and a French bulldog who may occasionally peek into sessions. She prefers a relaxed, go-with-the-flow style and enjoys hiking in the Rocky Mountains when time allows. Taking the first step toward therapy is meaningful, and Gray welcomes opportunities to meet and determine whether her approach is a good fit for a prospective client.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility and purposeful behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns rooted in early relationships and how they influence current bonds; it is useful for addressing relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and family of origin issues by exploring relational needs and improving connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through skill development and structured exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth "Liz" Gray works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then blends methods to create an individualized plan. Clients are involved in choosing strategies and pacing so therapy aligns with their life and priorities.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can fit busy schedules, mobility needs, and geographic constraints. Licensed professionals can deliver the same evidence-informed approaches through these formats, making it easier to access consistent, ongoing support from wherever the client is located within the allowed service area.