Elizabeth Newman , LCPC, LMHC

Elizabeth Newman is a licensed clinician who supports teens and adults working to manage anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. She blends a client-centered perspective with mindfulness-informed practices to create a goal-oriented, trauma-aware path forward for each person she sees.

Her clinical background includes training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques, which she applies to help clients improve distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and attachment-related concerns. She focuses on practical skills and insight so people can notice which thoughts and behaviors serve them and which can be adjusted to promote healthier functioning.

She holds licensure in two states: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. These credentials indicate formal training and state approval to provide mental health treatment.

Elizabeth approaches therapy with genuine care and a collaborative spirit, joining clients on the process of self-discovery and change. By exploring thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior together, she works to strengthen adaptive skills and reshape unhelpful thinking so clients can move toward the life they want to build.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Elizabeth Newman uses approaches such as 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 client’s lead and supports personal growth - it is useful for building self-awareness and addressing life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, depression, and everyday coping. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for people who struggle with regulation and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth works collaboratively with each client and licensed professionals help tailor interventions to match a person’s goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting methods over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow therapists to deliver consistent care across different situations, making it easier to practice skills between sessions and maintain momentum toward personal goals.