- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Adoption and foster care
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Barthol is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 10 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for common struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation. Her approach aims to be respectful, direct, and compassionate so people feel heard and understood.
She works with people facing LGBT-related concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses struggles such as anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and separation and divorce challenges.
In sessions she tailors conversations and plans to the person in front of her. That means setting goals together and adjusting pace as needs change. The style is practical - talking through problems, building skills, and finding small steps that fit daily life.
Elizabeth emphasizes sensitivity and respect in every interaction. She aims to support and empower clients as they make changes and try new ways of coping. Her background offers a decade of hands-on practice helping people take those first steps toward a more manageable life.
People considering work with Elizabeth should know sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on available times.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical tools. One common approach emphasizes learning coping and problem-solving skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; this involves short, task-focused conversations and home practice. Another approach focuses on building self-awareness and emotional regulation for issues like trauma, grief, and relationship stress; this uses guided discussion to notice patterns and try new responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with a client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they adjust methods and pace so the work fits the client's priorities and day-to-day life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school by removing travel time. It can also make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, to have a quieter setting, or to choose not to be on camera when that helps someone participate. Licensed professionals adapt techniques to work well through remote appointments while focusing on practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, grief, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, plus many related issues such as ADHD and bipolar symptoms.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on goal-setting, skill-building, and clear conversations tailored to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Elizabeth has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.