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Elizabeth Newman

Elizabeth Newman

LCPC, LMHC

Therapist · Washington · 6+ years of experience

Calm, practical help for strong emotions

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  • Anger and emotional regulation
  • Skills-based strategies
  • Client-centered support

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Newman is a licensed counselor who helps people manage anger, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She introduces calm, straightforward steps so people can regain control. She speaks plainly and focuses on what to do next rather than long theory. Her warm, goal-focused approach aims to make change feel possible.

Newman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She draws on client-centered work to listen first and shape goals around each person's life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and build skills for handling strong emotions.

Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to slow down intense reactions and notice patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change or needs to find personal reasons to try new behaviors. Elizabeth blends these methods to match what a person needs that week.

She has six years of clinical experience and has worked with issues such as trauma, attachment concerns, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. Sessions focus on practical skill building - for example breathing, grounding, tracking thoughts, and testing small behavior changes between meetings.

People who work with her can expect clear goals, simple exercises to practice, and a collaborative tone. She encourages realistic steps and checks progress regularly so the work stays connected to daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Washington

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Elizabeth uses Client-Centered Therapy to start by listening closely and shaping goals around each person's priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and makes practical goals easier to set and follow.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that feed anxiety, anger, or low mood. CBT work often involves tracking thoughts, trying small behavior experiments, and practicing new responses between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used for building distress tolerance and regulating intense emotions through concrete skills like grounding, breathing, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be taught and practiced during sessions and reinforced afterward.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences and may shift strategies as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy days. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online meetings can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or select a meeting style that fits a work break or daily routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Washington
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
LCPC, LMHC
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180014096
License (Washington)
LMHC · No. LH61272101
NPI
1336892371

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting challenges, LGBT concerns, ADHD, career stress, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The style is client-centered and goal oriented. Sessions combine listening with practical skill building and clear steps to try between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has six years of experience working with trauma, attachment issues, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation using a mix of approaches.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Washington state; the LCPC credential is noted for Illinois and the LMHC for Washington.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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