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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and grief
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Phelan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 31 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, and supports people facing mood disorders and life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Her practice also includes work on issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, ADHD, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She has a background that includes time as a school counselor and as a private therapist. That mix means she has experience talking with adolescents and adults about school, family, and work pressures. In sessions she listens to what each person brings and adapts the work to the problem at hand.
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works with people on concrete skills and coping strategies. She helps clients identify patterns that keep problems repeating and practices alternative ways of responding. For parenting and relationship concerns she focuses on communication and practical steps people can try between sessions.
For clients dealing with trauma, grief, or addiction she balances immediate coping tools with a plan for longer term change. She also pays attention to cultural and immigration concerns when they affect mental health or access to resources. Her approach combines practical problem-solving with ongoing review of what is or is not helping.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills - step-by-step tools people can use during stressful moments to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings. Another approach looks at behavior and communication patterns, helping clients try different responses and practice them between sessions to improve relationships and parenting challenges.Finding the right fit is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist reviews goals and current difficulties, then suggests approaches to try. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques based on what a client finds most helpful, so the plan evolves with the work.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow follow-up and brief problem-focused meetings that fit around work or school commitments. Ask about specific session types when arranging the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, mood disorders, trauma, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills, coping strategies, and reviewing what helps over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience that includes work as a school counselor and as a private therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time-zone or licensing questions when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.