Elizabeth Shartle, LPCC

Elizabeth Shartle, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), is a licensed therapist in Ohio with 15 years of experience guiding adults through life’s transitions and challenges. She combines a compassionate, holistic stance with practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, and shifting relationship dynamics. Her work often focuses on social anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal conflicts, with the goal of strengthening communication, reducing isolation, and helping clients reconnect with a sense of purpose.

Skilled in supporting clients across significant life stages from young adulthood through midlife, she provides a steady, supportive environment where difficult emotions can be explored and trauma can be addressed. Elizabeth emphasizes developing healthier coping strategies that fit each person’s circumstances, whether the struggles arise at work, in family relationships, or within personal growth efforts.

Drawing from evidence-based practices and with a particular emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she creates a collaborative therapeutic space that honors each individual’s story. Elizabeth is committed to walking alongside clients with understanding and professional guidance, and she considers being seen and heard to be a central part of the healing process. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds here on this platform.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy and Support

Elizabeth integrates several proven therapeutic approaches into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and taking meaningful action - useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and emotional growth - helpful for building self-esteem and working through interpersonal issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and introduces practical skills to change unhelpful patterns - often effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with daily stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and circumstances, adapting methods so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single model. Together they assess what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and access consistent support from a licensed professional from home or another convenient location.