Elizabeth Jeffery, LCSW

Elizabeth Jeffery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 10 years of professional experience. She provides therapy for people coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self-esteem and confidence issues, depression, and major life transitions. Her work also addresses communication difficulties, feelings of isolation or loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, and the journey toward greater self-love.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Elizabeth combines evidence-informed techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create practical, personalized care.

Recognizing that reaching out for support takes courage, she offers steady guidance and collaborative problem-solving to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her practice emphasizes clear communication, realistic goal-setting, and skills that clients can apply between sessions to build lasting change.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Elizabeth integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work to help clients clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating painful experiences.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical coping skills for depression, anxiety, and stress. CBT emphasizes skill-building and measurable progress.

Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of her practice, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist provides empathy and reflective listening to foster self-understanding.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Elizabeth works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.