Elizabeth Carrero , LCSW

Elizabeth Carrero is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience in mental health care. As an LCSW she is trained to assess and treat emotional and behavioral concerns while considering the broader social and environmental factors that affect well-being. Fluent in English and Spanish, she has provided therapy to individuals, families, and groups across a variety of needs.

Her clinical work addresses a wide range of concerns including family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, stress and coping with life changes. She also has experience working with adoption and foster care matters, attachment-related difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and concerns related to veterans and multicultural contexts. Her practice includes support for obsessive and compulsive behaviors, self-harm, guilt and shame, and other complex presentations that intersect with family of origin issues and communication problems.

Elizabeth’s style is client-centered and eclectic, grounded in a person-in-environment perspective that takes life experiences, family systems, and individual personality into account. She draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s goals. Her aim is to offer a warm, accepting space where clients can explore their experiences and build practical skills for greater balance and resilience.

Approaches and Online Care with Elizabeth Carrero

Elizabeth Carrero blends client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to meet each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and strengths while the therapist follows the client's pace. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often helping people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. Elizabeth works collaboratively with clients to understand their concerns, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so treatment aligns with what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and additional options such as live chat or text-based messaging can provide ongoing support between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from where the client is located.