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Eliza Niemann, LCSW-C, LICSW
Maryland
Licensed social worker - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
- Mindfulness tools
About Eliza
Eliza Niemann is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia (LICSW) with 20 years of practice. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose questions, midlife concerns, self-love, and women's issues.
Eliza uses practical, goal-oriented methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy and solution-focused strategies guide sessions toward clear steps and choices.
Her style is collaborative. She helps clients set short-term goals and works through small experiments between sessions. Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing are sometimes used to strengthen commitment and reduce reactivity.
Before becoming a clinician she completed a Bachelor of Arts at The University of Virginia and a Master of Social Work from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Across two decades she has supported individuals through personal loss, transitions, and caregiving strain.
People who want concrete strategies and direct feedback often find this approach useful. Sessions emphasize do-able skills, clearer communication, and steady progress toward practical life goals.
How CBT and related methods are used in online sessions
Eliza commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT sessions often include brief behavioral experiments, thought records, and clear homework tasks to practice between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides the frame for listening and helping the client set their own priorities and goals. That approach keeps the focus on what the person wants to change. Mindfulness Therapy supplies simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment choice, useful for anxiety and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and values. That decision is revisited as progress is made and goals change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain steady work on the strategies they and the therapist agree to try.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose, midlife concerns, self-love, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, emphasizing short-term goals and clear steps. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience in counseling and related work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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