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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Elizabeth
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 24 years of experience, Elizabeth Skaff helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, ADHD, and relationship concerns using client-centered, cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, and solution-focused approaches. Elizabeth sees mainly young adults and adults and works with a broad set of problems including mood disorders, career strain, and family conflict.
She began clinical work after earning a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in 1999. Her first role was on a private inpatient psychiatric unit where she focused on children and adolescents and coordinated with families and schools. Two years later she obtained her independent license and moved into private practice, where she has worked for more than 20 years.
Over time her caseload shifted toward young adults and adults. She regularly addresses transitions to adulthood, problems with self-control and decision-making, low self-esteem, and ongoing anxiety or depressive symptoms. She also takes on concerns such as blended family issues, divorce and separation, impulsivity, isolation, and life purpose questions.
Elizabeth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to look at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify small changes that build toward practical goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered methods guide how she responds in sessions and how she helps people talk through difficult feelings.
In sessions she aims to listen without judgment and to validate what people bring. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to get started. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her approaches fit into online work
Elizabeth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and problems with decision-making. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and building on strengths to move toward specific goals, which can be useful for life transitions and relationship or parenting challenges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try strategies that match those priorities. Adjustments are made as needed so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused techniques to virtual work so sessions concentrate on concrete skills, problem solving, and planning between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and broader mood or life transition issues.
What therapeutic styles does she use?
She uses client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy depending on the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience, starting after her master's degree in 1999 and including both inpatient and long-term private practice work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) licensed in Ohio and practices in that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with this therapist?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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