Elizabeth Underwood

Elizabeth Underwood is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and sleep problems. She also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard feelings. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps. Elizabeth aims to help clients feel heard and understood while working toward real changes.

Her approach mixes client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. That means conversations are guided by the client's needs, paired with tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness work helps people notice patterns without getting overwhelmed.

She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to explore values and personal stories. These methods can help people find motivation and reframe difficult experiences. Together they support change in behaviors, mood, and relationships with oneself.

Elizabeth has worked with clients across many life transitions, career questions, and chronic stress situations. She pays attention to attachment, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and social anxiety. Her style is direct, compassionate, and focused on practical coping skills that fit daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps people name feelings, and supports their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made if something isn't working.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life because it can reduce travel time, allow easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and make brief check-ins more practical. Online sessions can support teaching CBT skills, guided mindfulness practice, and motivational conversations in ways that integrate with everyday routines.