Elizabeth Black , LPC

Elizabeth Black is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who combines formal training with a longstanding interest in people's stories and personal truth. She earned her Master of Counseling from Spring Arbor University in 2015 and brings seven years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and issues around communication and boundaries. Elizabeth is particularly drawn to supporting young adults navigating the stressors of early adulthood, though she has experience with a wide range of clients.

Her therapeutic stance is relaxed and deeply relational, aiming to build an authentic connection that makes the vulnerability of therapy more approachable. She balances warmth with thoughtful challenge, helping clients examine and reframe unhelpful thoughts, offering direct feedback, and suggesting practical resources when helpful. Elizabeth also works with concerns related to family dynamics, career and life purpose, body image, codependency, and panic symptoms.

She views therapy as a courageous and wise step and considers it an honor to listen to each person’s story and support them through difficult moments. Elizabeth approaches each partnership with respect and curiosity, helping people find clearer perspective and more effective ways of coping as they move forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Elizabeth blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques to address a wide range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, collaborative relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own insight and growth - it is helpful for issues tied to self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it a practical choice for anxiety, panic symptoms, and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance strategies that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which often supports stress management and coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizabeth works collaboratively with people to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, adjusting methods as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and consistency in care. These options can make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, support continuity during life changes, and allow therapists and clients to find formats that suit communication styles and daily routines.