Profile / United States
Elizabeth Syder, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy optionsAbout Elizabeth
Elizabeth Syder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes. She works in both English and Spanish and practices in Florida.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on concrete skills - identifying thought patterns, testing beliefs, and building small behavior changes that fit daily life.
Elizabeth also draws on psychodynamic ideas when it helps to understand patterns that go back to family of origin or past experiences. She addresses concerns such as panic and phobias, body image, guilt and shame, immigration and multicultural issues, postpartum depression, and challenges common in young adulthood.
In sessions she aims for straightforward, practical work. People commonly practice skills between meetings and review what did and did not help. She encourages short, doable experiments so changes feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Her approach treats clients as the experts on their lives. Together they set goals and pick methods that match day-to-day realities. The focus is on clearer thinking, steadier emotion regulation, and small behavior changes that support coping and longer-term well-being.
How CBT, ACT, and DBT inform online sessions
Elizabeth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and short between-session tasks to practice different responses to anxiety or negative self-talk.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take committed actions even when uncomfortable feelings remain. ACT focuses on what matters to the person and small, consistent steps toward those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills when emotions feel intense.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Elizabeth will review goals and try methods that match the client’s needs and preferences. If an approach does not fit, she will adjust the plan based on what works in practice.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let clients practice skills in everyday settings. These practical benefits help skills carry over between sessions without promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional issues include panic, phobias, body image, and immigration-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality. Sessions emphasize practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce symptoms over time.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety issues and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes mindfulness techniques and DBT-informed skills.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session. That process connects you to scheduling and next steps.
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