- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Lent is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with five years of clinical work. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Elizabeth also lists life purpose among her areas of focus.
She has a long history working in a school setting. That background gives her a clear sense of the pressures educators, school staff, and caregivers face day to day. She often sees people who feel overwhelmed by expectations or stuck in patterns of guilt and self-doubt.
Elizabeth pays attention to practical concerns during transitions. She works with people adjusting to parenthood and those reshaping identity at home or at work. Sessions include talking through what feels most urgent and trying small changes that may reduce stress.
Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She uses these methods to help clients notice unhelpful patterns, practice new responses, and set achievable goals.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and skills you can try between meetings. That might mean planning a short behavior change, practicing a mindful pause, or rehearsing a difficult conversation. The focus is on making steady, realistic shifts rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Elizabeth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and often focuses on small, testable experiments to reduce anxiety or improve mood. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that can lower reactivity and improve focus in stressful moments. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify values and strengthen motivation for change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means testing strategies together and adjusting based on what is most useful for day-to-day life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins, or remove the need to travel. It can also let clients practice skills in their usual settings, then discuss what happened in the next session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including parenthood adjustment and workplace identity shifts.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses direct, practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral techniques and solution-focused work to identify small steps forward and reduce unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience and a long history working in a school setting, which informs her understanding of educator and caregiver pressures.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.