Rev. Elizabeth Hector, LCSW

Rev. Elizabeth Hector is a Montana-based trauma therapist who combines years of pastoral ministry with clinical social work to support people across the lifespan. She brings a background of acceptance and gentleness informed by liberal pastoral practice and more than a decade of social work experience, integrating spiritual sensibility with evidence-informed care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she has focused her practice on trauma, mood disorders, process addictions, and LGBT issues while also working with clients facing chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, and family challenges.

Hector is trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - and continues professional development in internal family systems approaches. Her clinical work has often involved co-occurring disorders, with particular attention to how PTSD can be complicated by substance use. She has experience with Multi-Systemic Therapy and a strong commitment to helping clients reclaim stability and control when life feels chaotic.

Her experience spans work with youth, families, caregivers, and older adults, and in recent years she has concentrated on supporting teenagers in group home settings. Ordained in the United Church of Christ and holding an LCSW, she blends pastoral insight with clinical skills to offer compassionate, client-focused care across a wide range of concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Rev. Elizabeth Hector uses approaches that emphasize collaboration and practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact, which can be helpful for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and fosters self-directed growth, useful across a wide range of challenges including relationship and identity concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rev. Hector works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she may integrate techniques from different models as appropriate. Licensed professionals and therapists often tailor plans over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and reach clients across distances. These remote formats offer flexibility in scheduling, continuity of care for those who move or travel, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can choose what feels most comfortable and effective for them.