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Elizabeth Bourne, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- EMDR and DBT
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Bourne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 20 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting and family issues. She works with people facing grief, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with body image, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and medical or fertility-related concerns.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR and client-centered methods. Sessions look at thoughts and habits, then try different, doable ways to respond. She avoids a single-method approach and adjusts what she uses to the needs presented in sessions.
Elizabeth has worked across community, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings. That background informs how she helps people manage mood disorders, PTSD, and stress tied to medical conditions. She draws on real-world techniques learned over two decades in clinical practice.
In practical terms she focuses on clear skills: recognizing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, managing strong emotions, and improving communication. She helps clients sort through decisions and cope with life transitions. The tone in sessions is straightforward and focused on what can change between meetings.
To begin, people are guided through a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How specific approaches are used in online sessions
Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT sessions focus on clear exercises and homework to practice during the week.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values. ACT can help when someone wants to act differently even if uncomfortable feelings remain. Client-centered methods are used to ensure the client's perspective guides which techniques are tried and when.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting plans based on what the client reports.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a workday, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also make it easier to avoid video when bandwidth is low or to have a brief phone check-in between longer sessions. Licensed professionals can help arrange session lengths and rhythms that work with everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or family difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and client-centered methods to notice thoughts and try different responses.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has worked in mental health for 20 years across community, inpatient, outpatient and hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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