Elizabeth Carrero , LCSW

Elizabeth Carrero is a bilingual clinician based in Connecticut who brings 10 years of experience to her mental health practice. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that indicates advanced training in social work and clinical psychotherapy. Fluent in English and Spanish, she has provided therapy for individuals, families, and groups across a range of concerns.

Her work focuses on practical, personalized care for issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, stress, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and other family-oriented concerns. Elizabeth integrates an eclectic, client-centered style with a person-in-environment perspective, considering life circumstances, family relationships, and individual personality when shaping treatment.

Clients can expect a warm, accepting environment where the therapeutic relationship is central. Elizabeth aims to honor each personâs process toward emotional wellbeing and to collaborate on strategies that support balance and resilience in a changing world.

Flexible Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Elizabeth Carrero draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the clientâs lead to explore values, strengths, and goals - it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and restoring trust in relationships. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping skills. DBT combines strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and challenges evolve.

Online therapy with Elizabeth can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapy into daily life while working with a licensed professional.