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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and depression
About Elizabeth
Dr. Elizabeth Cates is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Alabama with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, grief, and depression. Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical methods in sessions.
She offers therapy to adults and professionals currently, including people connected to military life and various caregiving situations. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem-solving, and improving daily functioning. Elizabeth uses techniques supported by research to address mood, worry, and relationship strain.
Her professional background includes membership in national counseling associations. She is part of Chi Sigma Iota, the Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, and is affiliated with the American Counseling Association and the Association for Play Therapy. These memberships reflect ongoing engagement with the counseling field.
In sessions she prefers straightforward conversation and active skill-building. Clients can expect to talk through recent stressors, learn coping strategies, and practice communication or emotion-regulation skills. Progress is tracked by looking at changes in daily routines and relationships.
Elizabeth also brings experience working with people connected to homeschooling, blended household arrangements, adoptive and foster care contexts, and others managing caregiving demands. She treats individual concerns within those contexts rather than offering family therapy formats by default.
To begin, clients choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques involve practical steps clients can try between sessions. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral activation encourages small, manageable changes in daily routines to lift mood and increase engagement with life.Another common approach is skills-based work that teaches communication and emotion-regulation strategies. These methods break larger problems into teachable skills, which can help with relationship stress or managing grief-related reactions. Sessions emphasize practice and feedback so skills become useful outside the therapy hour.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, test techniques, and adjust methods based on how the client responds. Clients shape the focus by sharing what they want to change and which strategies feel most practical for their life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk to the therapist during the matching process about how to structure sessions to match scheduling needs and treatment goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family-related concerns, grief, and depression. These are the main areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skill-building. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and working on real-life problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing counselor. That timeframe guides her current practice in Alabama.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama. Her professional memberships include Chi Sigma Iota and the American Counseling Association.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on where the client is located.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initiates the intake and booking process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.