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Elizabeth Allen

Practical skills with empathic support

LSCSW, LCSW Missouri

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Allen is a licensed social worker with 25 years of clinical experience who blends practical strategies with empathic listening to help clients navigate difficult life moments.

Background and approach

She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and the challenges that come with trauma and relationship strain. Elizabeth emphasizes collaboration and respect as she works with each person to set goals and build coping resources.

Known for creating an open, nonjudgmental space, she supports people through grief, addiction concerns, intimacy and family tensions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and complex issues like bipolar disorder and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment, chronic illness and caregiving stress, communication problems, and recovery from domestic violence.

Licensed in Missouri as an LSCSW and LCSW, she frames therapy as a process that combines practical tools with personal understanding to help clients move toward a more fulfilling life.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Practical Support



Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and problematic habits. CBT typically involves setting concrete goals, practicing new skills, and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and a respectful therapeutic relationship that lets clients explore feelings and values at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works together with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time and inviting client feedback to shape treatment choices and priorities.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to attend sessions from home or while traveling and allow ongoing access to therapeutic support through formats that suit individual communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, and bipolar disorder.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Elizabeth combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offering empathic listening alongside practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience in clinical practice supporting people through a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds Missouri licensure and practices as an LSCSW and LCSW with the credential details KS LSCSW LSCSW 06131 and MO LCSW 003612 listed.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Her practice is conducted in English, and no additional languages are listed for service.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Elizabeth?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Kansas, Virginia

Languages

English