Elizabeth Bourne , LCSW

Elizabeth Bourne believes that everyone deserves time and a safe space for self-care where they can be heard without judgment and supported while making difficult decisions. She practices from a place of empathy and respect, offering a steady presence as people work through emotional challenges and life transitions.

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, which is a professional license for providing clinical social work and therapy. With 20 years of experience in mental health, Elizabeth has worked across community, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings. Her clinical experience includes supporting people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD, and ADHD, as well as individuals coping with life-limiting medical illnesses, grief, phobias, relationship and school issues.

Elizabeth favors a flexible approach to treatment rather than a one-size-fits-all model, tailoring methods to each person’s needs and strengths. She combines evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance to help people manage stress, build coping skills, and navigate complex family and relationship dynamics. She honors the effort it takes to reach out and looks forward to partnering with those seeking clearer direction and greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth Bourne uses several evidence-informed approaches to support healing and change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, providing practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and relationship challenges.

For trauma-related symptoms, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can aid recovery from abuse, PTSD, and other traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without requiring travel.