Elizabeth Black, LPC
A calm, story-focused counselor for life transitions
Details
| Name | Elizabeth Black |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Black is a licensed professional counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She also supports people with relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, career questions, anger, and coping with family problems. Elizabeth aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and humane.
She trained at Spring Arbor University where she completed a Master of Arts in Counseling and has seven years of professional experience. Her style is relaxed and relational, so sessions often feel conversational rather than formal.
Background and approach
She listens closely to each person's story and tries to build an honest, trustworthy connection. Elizabeth draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and mindfulness to address anxious thinking and patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Motivational interviewing appears when someone wants help clarifying goals and finding practical next steps. In sessions she balances empathy with gentle challenge. That may mean asking questions that shift perspective, offering feedback, or suggesting small experiments to try between sessions.
She often points clients to simple resources and skills they can use right away. Elizabeth works with adults from Michigan and conducts sessions in English. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and communication needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Depression among the things Elizabeth works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Elizabeth among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Elizabeth among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Elizabeth among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Elizabeth among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Elizabeth among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Elizabeth among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Elizabeth directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Elizabeth directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Elizabeth often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and reshape the stories they tell about themselves, which can reduce shame and open new options for action. Client-Centered Therapy is another mainstay of her work and focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals lead the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors, useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day needs. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the approach as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation time, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, chat offers quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on what the person wants to change.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is laid back and highly relational, combining close listening with gentle challenge and practical feedback.
What is her professional background?
She completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Spring Arbor University and has seven years of clinical experience.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is based in Michigan.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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