Elizabeth "Liz" McDowell

Elizabeth "Liz" McDowell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years in practice. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, and other life changes. Liz writes in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps that people can use between sessions.

Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has experience doing assessments and providing therapy and support to a wide range of adults. This includes help for addiction, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, ADHD concerns, and issues around intimacy and parenting.

Liz uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, and Mindfulness Therapy. She adapts methods to what each person needs and prefers, leaning toward hands-on strategies and skill building.

Sessions often focus on clear goals such as improving communication, managing strong emotions, reducing anxiety symptoms, or coping with loss. She also addresses identity and relationship questions, body image, blended family dynamics, and care-related stress for those supporting ill or aging loved ones.

People who come to Liz can expect a calm, practical tone and a collaborative plan. She helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build skills that make daily life easier. To begin, readers should use the platform's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first appointment.

How Mindfulness, ACT, and Attachment Work Online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without immediately reacting. It teaches simple awareness practices that reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, stress, and mood swings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small, value-driven actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear; it can be useful for depression, avoidance, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, and it supports people who want to change how they relate to partners or family.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works with each person to pick methods that match their goals, strengths, and comfort level. Sessions combine conversation, practical exercises, and homework so people can try new skills between meetings.

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 life by reducing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule during work breaks or caregiving windows. Many people find that combining mindfulness practice, ACT exercises, and attachment-focused conversations translates well to remote sessions, while the therapist helps tailor pacing and tools to individual needs.