- Values-based support
- Evidence-informed tools
- Warm listening
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Coutts is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with over three decades of clinical work. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people dealing with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and addiction. Her style is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored. Sessions are shaped to fit each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. She listens for what matters most to the client and builds goals together over time.
Elizabeth draws on several therapy methods to help people manage difficult feelings and behaviors. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take workable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking that fuel depression or anxiety. Attachment-based ideas can help when relationships and trust are central concerns.
She also brings techniques from client-centered therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those tools match a client’s goals. These approaches are used to teach coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships.
People often come to her for help coping with life changes, chronic illness, caregiving stress, parenting challenges, or the fallout from trauma. With clear conversation and steady support, she helps people break problems into parts that can be tackled over time.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored. Sessions are shaped to fit each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. She listens for what matters most to the client and builds goals together over time.
Elizabeth draws on several therapy methods to help people manage difficult feelings and behaviors. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take workable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking that fuel depression or anxiety. Attachment-based ideas can help when relationships and trust are central concerns.
She also brings techniques from client-centered therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those tools match a client’s goals. These approaches are used to teach coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships.
People often come to her for help coping with life changes, chronic illness, caregiving stress, parenting challenges, or the fallout from trauma. With clear conversation and steady support, she helps people break problems into parts that can be tackled over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on what matters to a person and on taking small, value-driven steps. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with long-term health challenges by shifting attention toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It is practical and skill-focused, which can help with depression, worry, and patterns that get in the way of day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on relationship patterns and trust, helping people understand how early experiences shape current bonds and interactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each client to find which methods fit best for their goals, needs, and personal preferences. That collaborative process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use methods like skills practice, worksheet-based exercises, and values work from wherever they are, making it possible to apply what is discussed directly to daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting stress, and work or career issues, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate with an emphasis on clear conversation and collaboration. She tailors sessions to each person's needs and goals.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 34 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, trauma, and caregiving stress.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.