Elizabeth Papa, LPC

Elizabeth Papa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and body image issues, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting and family struggles, sleep difficulties, anger and self-esteem problems, and grief. Her practice also supports people affected by trauma, PTSD, military and veteran-related issues, ADHD, and histories of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.

Elizabeth places strong value on the therapeutic relationship and approaches each partnership with warmth, respect, and collaboration. She aims to create an environment where clients can explore their thoughts and relationships, set specific goals, and pursue sustainable change. Her work emphasizes understanding, compassion, and balanced growth while honoring each client s individual needs and pace.

In therapy she draws on evidence-based methods, combining cognitive-behavioral strategies with psychodynamic insight and mindfulness-informed practices, and she frequently incorporates DBT techniques when helpful. Elizabeth works with clients to identify approaches that fit their goals and preferences, tailoring interventions to support healing, skill building, and improved functioning. She welcomes those ready to take the next step toward support and recovery.

Approaches and Access: Online Therapy with Elizabeth Papa

Elizabeth frequently uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. She also integrates mindfulness-based techniques that teach present-moment awareness and stress management skills useful for emotional regulation, sleep difficulties, and chronic stress. When appropriate, she applies dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to strengthen distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation for individuals struggling with intense emotions or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth partners collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and brief check-ins or skill practice can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual goals.