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Elizabeth Jeffery

Elizabeth Jeffery

LCSW

New York

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 096864
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivation-centered
    • Practical coping skills
    • Mindful approaches

    About Elizabeth

    Elizabeth Jeffery is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She speaks plainly and offers a calm presence for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Elizabeth focuses on building practical steps that fit each person's daily life and values.

    With 10 years of professional experience, she adapts the pace and structure of sessions to what each person needs. Her work draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore what clients want to change and what motivates them, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them.

    Elizabeth aims to make the therapeutic process collaborative. She listens first, then helps set goals and plans that feel doable. Sessions emphasize clear, concrete strategies as well as understanding the patterns that keep problems going.

    People report working on practical issues such as coping with life changes, reducing social anxiety, and building more self-love and connection with others. Communication problems and feelings of isolation are common topics she addresses through skill practice and real-world experiments.

    She practices in New York as an LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not accepted. If you want a therapist who focuses on motivation, practical change, and compassionate listening, Elizabeth may be a good fit.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

    Elizabeth often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen their own motivation; this involves open questions, reflective listening, and building small doable steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice thoughts and feelings, choose valued directions, and take action even when uncomfortable emotions appear. Client-Centered Therapy provides a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s pace and priorities guide the work.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, values, and everyday needs, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

    The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches translate well to remote care - for example, motivational conversations can guide homework between meetings, ACT exercises can be practiced in daily routines, and client-centered support can focus on immediate concerns in session. Ask about available formats when you schedule to find a setup that fits your life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth help with?

    She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining motivational conversation with practical strategies to test in daily life.

    What is her professional background?

    Elizabeth has 10 years of professional experience working with individuals on mood, anxiety, trauma, and motivation-related concerns.

    What credentials and location are on record?

    She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices there.

    Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    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?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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