- Person-centered approach
- Men's wellbeing supported
- Works with caregivers
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shields is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on building a strong, practical relationship with each person she sees. She emphasizes trust and a steady conversation so clients can speak honestly about their lives and struggles. Elizabeth values a person-centered, strengths-based style that centers each person’s goals and values. She is based in Nebraska and works in English, and she accepts international clients.
Elizabeth draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to individual needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused techniques guide conversations about close relationships and how past connections shape present reactions.
Her practice often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and challenges with self-esteem. She also helps people facing grief, career strain, substance use concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, body image, communication problems, ADHD, and neurodiversity topics such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Elizabeth brings four years of clinical experience as an LMHC and LIMHP. She describes therapy as an evolving, ongoing relationship and aims to help people develop coping skills and resilience. Parents and caregivers may find her perspective useful, given her personal experience supporting a child with multiple disabilities.
If you want to explore starting therapy, she asks clients to begin by using the site’s Start Therapy button and completing a brief matching questionnaire.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Elizabeth commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still move toward what matters to them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape present reactions, which can help with intimacy, communication problems, and relational stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals to guide the pace of change.Choosing the right approach is often part of the first few sessions. Elizabeth treats this as a collaborative process and will work with clients to identify methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. She adjusts the balance of techniques as therapy progresses so the plan fits each person’s needs.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Many people find remote sessions helpful for steady momentum between in-person visits, and discussing format early helps set realistic expectations for how therapy will fit into daily routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Nebraska, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, self-esteem, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and strengths-based, focusing on a steady therapeutic relationship and conversations that evolve over time.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and has four years of clinical experience working with diverse clients.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is based in Nebraska and holds IA LMHC and NE LIMHP credentialing as listed in her profile.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify exact session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.