Elizabeth Moonan, LCSW

Elizabeth Moonan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with over nine years of experience across a variety of clinical settings. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, bipolar disorder, and depression, tailoring care to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and rooted in empathy, guided by respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Elizabeth views therapy as one vital piece of whole health and wellness, often considering how medication, community supports, or nutrition might fit into a broader plan for wellbeing. She works within an environment that emphasizes community, belonging, and support - elements she believes are essential to healing.

Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, a strengths-based perspective, and person-centered therapy, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs. Elizabeth recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and focuses on empowering and supporting people as they move toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to partnering with those ready to take that first step.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Elizabeth Moonan uses proven therapeutic methods adapted for remote care. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms - this approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Person-centered therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental dialogue that centers the individual’s experience and supports self-directed growth - it can be effective for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. A strengths-based perspective highlights personal resources and skills to foster resilience and build on what is already working in a person’s life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth, as an LCSW, works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques and pacing to create the best fit. Clients are involved in deciding what feels most helpful and sustainable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to stay connected between sessions. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain consistent care that fits everyday life.