About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Haughey is a licensed professional clinical counselor in California with 14 years of experience. She focuses on anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and depression. She aims to meet people where they are and tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Elizabeth uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening. Sessions involve noticing patterns, trying new skills, and talking through what gets in the way of change.
Background and approach
Her interest in this work began with her own experience of therapy. That personal background shapes how she creates a calm, respectful space. She says people need to feel seen and heard before they can try new ways of coping.
Elizabeth helps people work on practical skills for emotional regulation and on deeper issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports those struggling with body image, self-love, life purpose, and women’s issues. Conversations are meant to be straightforward and focused on next steps.
Her style blends validation with actionable tools. Clients can expect a therapist who listens closely, points out unhelpful patterns, and practices skills together in session. The work is paced to fit each person’s goals and readiness.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and finding meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns that started earlier in life and how they affect current relationships and self-image; it can help with abandonment, attachment issues, and post-traumatic responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together. This collaborative process helps match techniques to what actually helps the person feel and function better.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing skills face to face. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief updates, skill reminders, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent with busy schedules and changing routines.
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- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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