Elizabeth Stone, LCSW, LISW

Elizabeth Stone is a licensed social worker with 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and a wide range of life transitions. She combines trauma-informed practice with evidence-based therapies to support clients in rebuilding resilience and restoring everyday functioning. Elizabeth holds the credentials LCSW and LISW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - and provides services in English from her Illinois practice.

Her therapeutic approach emphasizes mind-body awareness and self-discovery, guiding clients to trust their intuition while developing practical skills to manage difficult emotions. She is trained in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR, and she draws on mindfulness-based practices as part of a holistic framework to integrate emotional and physical well-being. Elizabeth adapts her methods to the needs of each person, using evidence-based strategies that match individual goals and circumstances.

In addition to individual work, Elizabeth supports military personnel and first responders through collaborative group programs and retreats, and she works with people facing a broad array of concerns - from attachment and caregiver stress to ADHD, bipolar conditions, eating and body-image issues, and challenges around career, grief, and aging. Her style is supportive and strengths-focused, helping people manage life’s adversities rather than allowing those struggles to define them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth Stone integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. ACT focuses on helping people clarify personal values and commit to actions that build a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve coping - it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, offering tools to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation across many issues including trauma-related distress and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizabeth collaborates with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors recommendations over time so treatment stays relevant as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to schedule support around work, family, and other commitments. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care, while enabling therapists and licensed professionals to work together with clients toward meaningful change.