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Entry 284449Kentucky / United States

Elizabeth Loring

Elizabeth Loring, LCSW

Kentucky 9 years in practice

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • LGBT and trauma

About Elizabeth

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with nine years of professional experience. Elizabeth Loring helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. She works directly with those facing mood disorders and related challenges.

Elizabeth approaches therapy with the understanding that each person knows their life best. She looks for strengths clients can use when they face hard moments. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as on talking through thoughts and feelings in a clear way.

Her background includes work with substance use issues and first responder concerns. She has also supported people dealing with family of origin problems, guilt and shame, self-harm, and recovery after sexual assault. Elizabeth lists attention to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture and to polyamory or non-monogamous relationship questions among her focus areas.

In meetings she aims to help people recognize patterns that make daily life harder and identify small changes that reduce distress. She takes a straightforward approach and centers the person's priorities when choosing what to address first.

Elizabeth practices in Kentucky and conducts sessions in English. Getting started requires completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the service's online options.

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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions

Elizabeth lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the basis of her work. In simple terms this means she uses methods shown to help with symptoms like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. These approaches focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on building coping skills that reduce distress in day-to-day life.

For people coping with addiction or ongoing stress she emphasizes skill-building and relapse prevention ideas. For trauma and mood concerns she uses structured strategies that break down problems into manageable steps and teach ways to respond differently to painful memories or upsetting thoughts.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That means discussing options, setting clear short-term goals, and checking in about progress over time.

The practical benefits of doing work remotely include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to maintain momentum between meetings without requiring a commute.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include kink and alternative sex culture, polyamory, first responder issues, and substance use recovery.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a straightforward, strengths-oriented approach. Sessions emphasize practical steps and working from the person's priorities.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience in clinical settings. That background includes work with mood disorders and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky. Her practice is based in Kentucky.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted. Services are offered to those located where the therapist is licensed.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing details before scheduling.

How do I begin work with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That begins the intake and planning process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Elizabeth Loring

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