- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- LGBT related issues
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Barthol is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 10 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues tied to self-esteem and motivation. She also supports people navigating LGBT-related concerns, trauma, grief, and life changes.
Barthol uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Conversations focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than abstract theory. She helps clients talk through relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, anger, and impulse-related struggles.
Her background includes work with people affected by adoption and foster care, autism spectrum issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and co-morbidity. She is familiar with problems that can follow domestic violence, divorce, and separation, and she addresses guilt, shame, and forgiveness themes when they arise.
Elizabeth also has experience with bipolar disorder, ADHD, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to identify patterns that get in the way and test small changes that feel manageable. She frames therapy as a collaborative process with clear steps and regular check-ins.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect ten years of clinical work in Michigan. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session formats and scheduling details before booking to confirm what is currently offered.
How evidence-based methods guide online sessions
Elizabeth works with approaches grounded in evidence-based therapy. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This approach is practical and often uses short exercises to try between sessions.She also draws on trauma-informed techniques that help people process difficult experiences at a manageable pace. These methods aim to decrease reactivity and increase a sense of control after stressful events. For issues like grief, relationship stress, and identity concerns, she uses structured conversations to pinpoint values and next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review a person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then recommend methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session types are currently offered before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into weekly life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone join from a place with fewer distractions or switch to an audio-only check-in when bandwidth is limited.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and life changes. She also addresses grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a practical style to set goals and try small, manageable changes. Conversations focus on what to do next rather than on abstract ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in counseling settings. That experience includes a range of mood, trauma, and identity-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.