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Elizabeth Coutts, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed counselor - relationships and mood
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT processes
- Attachment focus
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Coutts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 34 years of practice. She works with people facing relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addiction, parenting strains, and major life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse, anger, career concerns, and bipolar-related issues.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She listens and then suggests steps people can try between sessions. Conversations focus on noticing thoughts, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing different behaviors when situations repeat.
Elizabeth uses several evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thinking patterns that worsen mood and then try clearer, more helpful responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works with values and committed action when avoidance keeps life stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and interactions.
Sessions are straightforward and task-oriented. Clients can expect to set small, measurable goals and review progress regularly. Skills practice, short exercises, and real-life experiments are common parts of the work.
She brings long experience to common, everyday problems. Conversations aim to be direct and useful rather than abstract. Before committing, prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the sign-up flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Elizabeth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, short experiments, and homework tasks that can be done between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and encourage small committed actions despite uncomfortable feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns and how early interactions influence current behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That selection is reviewed over the first few sessions and adjusted based on what helps most.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets therapists assign and review between-session practice directly tied to daily life. Ask about specific session types and scheduling when you complete the sign-up questionnaire.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addiction, parenting stress, trauma and related areas listed on her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, with an emphasis on tasks, skills practice, and measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of professional experience as a counselor in Pennsylvania.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Pennsylvania.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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