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Elizabeth Underwood

LMHC Florida 15 years of experience

Calm, practical support for life transitions

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Elizabeth Underwood
  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT tools
  • Mindfulness practices

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Underwood is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience. She centers her work on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what’s most worrying them. She aims to help people find clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more confidence as they face life’s changes.

She uses practical methods from client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when distorted thoughts and unhelpful behaviors are getting in the way. Mindfulness practices help people build calm and respond to stress with more ease.

Elizabeth has worked with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and sleeping difficulties, as well as addictions and trauma and abuse. She also supports those struggling with self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and career concerns. Coping with life changes is an established focus in her practice, including issues like isolation, life purpose, and caregiver strain.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions are a place to name problems, try new coping strategies, and track small changes over time. She encourages realistic steps that fit into everyday life rather than quick fixes.

People who choose her can expect a calm, steady presence and practical tools aimed at real day-to-day improvements. Prospective clients can learn more and decide if her style fits their needs before scheduling a session.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Elizabeth often uses client-centered therapy in sessions, which means she listens closely and follows the client's lead to identify what matters most. This approach helps with stress, self-esteem, and life changes by keeping the work rooted in each person's real concerns.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and coping with difficult life transitions because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elizabeth works together with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and day-to-day needs, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. The collaboration helps make sure techniques are realistic and relevant.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that helps. Many people find it simpler to try practical exercises and track changes from one week to the next when sessions are scheduled to match their routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

GriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleeping problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then trying practical strategies that fit each person’s life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling and related mental health services.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Florida LMHC, listed as an LMHC credential and practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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