Elizabeth Jeffery

Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles

LCSW New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Jeffery is a New York licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Her work blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a warm, collaborative stance.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and client-centered practices to help clients develop skills for coping, increase self-compassion, and navigate difficult emotions. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness tools are woven in when clients are ready to explore values, build motivation, and practice present-moment awareness.

Elizabeth emphasizes partnership in therapy, recognizing that taking the first step toward change requires courage. She offers guidance while listening carefully to each person’s goals and preferences, and she adapts pacing and techniques to match what will be most helpful in the moment.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and social fears. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements CBT by focusing on values and willingness to experience difficult emotions, helping people move toward meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings persist. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and strengthens a person’s own capacity for change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Techniques and pacing are adapted over time so the work remains relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose a format that feels most comfortable for expressing concerns and practicing new skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on communication problems, isolation or loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to match interventions to client needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 10 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 096864.

Can someone who speaks another language work with this therapist?

Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what best fits their schedule and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English