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Elisabeth Burn, LMHC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

10 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Elisabeth

Elisabeth Burn is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she approaches each person with respect and sensitivity.

She has a background in community mental health and has supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and perinatal mood challenges. Elisabeth listens for strengths and builds on them so clients can move past old patterns.

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Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps that fit everyday life. Her style blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral strategies and elements of dialectical behavioral therapy. That means conversations stay grounded in what matters to the person, while also testing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Mindfulness and motivational techniques are used when they fit a client's goals. Elisabeth tailors treatment plans to each person. She talks with clients about short-term goals and suggests tools to try between sessions.

Progress is tracked with simple, measurable steps so people can see change over time. People who come to Elisabeth often want help reducing anxiety, improving communication, handling grief, or managing addictive behaviors. She also supports those dealing with parenting stress, body image issues, codependency, and career-related decisions.

Her aim is to help clients build coping skills and greater confidence.

How Elisabeth's Approaches Work Online

Elisabeth uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered methods in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and building on a person’s strengths to guide growth.

She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try approaches that match those needs. Finding the right method is a collaborative process - the therapist and client review what helps and adjust the plan together over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, and daily life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Elisabeth address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as self esteem and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She uses client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral tools to focus on practical change.
What is her experience and background?
She has ten years of experience working in community mental health, including work with trauma, domestic violence, and perinatal and postnatal mood challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Elisabeth is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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