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Elizabeth Stone

LCSW, LISW

Elizabeth Stone , LCSW, LISW

Therapist in Illinois

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Stone frames emotional healing as a process that helps people reclaim everyday functioning when thoughts and feelings become overwhelming. She emphasizes self-discovery, increased mind-body awareness, and learning to trust intuition while building inner strength to accept and embrace one’s identity rather than allowing past events to define the present. Her approach centers on helping clients manage life’s adversities so they interfere less with daily tasks and long-term goals.

She is trained in trauma-informed care and in therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and she draws on other evidence-based strategies to meet individual needs. Elizabeth also integrates mindfulness-based practices as part of a holistic method that encourages awareness of the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. In addition to individual work, she collaborates with group therapy programs that support military personnel and first responders, including retreat-based offerings.

Elizabeth holds LCSW and LISW credentials, designations that indicate advanced training and licensure in clinical social work. Her practice emphasizes practical skills, body-aware techniques, and a trauma-informed stance to support clients navigating stress, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Elizabeth Stone

Elizabeth Stone incorporates several evidence-informed methods to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, helping clients manage stress and improve emotional regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, known as ACT, combines acceptance strategies with values-based action to support people in living a meaningful life despite unwanted internal experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adapts methods so the therapy fits the person rather than expecting the person to fit a single technique. This collaborative stance helps shape a treatment plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online formats offer practical flexibility for ongoing work. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversations, phone sessions provide an accessible alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or supplemental care between sessions. Licensed professionals can use these options to make therapy more convenient and easier to integrate into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Elizabeth Stone have?

Elizabeth Stone has 11 years of experience.

Is Elizabeth Stone a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW. Her license information is IL LCSW 149021397 and IA LISW 082256.

In which languages does Elizabeth Stone provide therapy?

Elizabeth Stone provides therapy in English.

Where is Elizabeth Stone located?

Elizabeth Stone is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Elizabeth Stone as my therapist?

You can work with Elizabeth Stone through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elizabeth Stone work with international clients?

Elizabeth Stone does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elizabeth Stone cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Iowa, Indiana

Languages

English

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