Elizabeth Coutts, LPC
Experienced counselor focused on life transitions
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- 34 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Coutts is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania with more than three decades of experience. She draws on that long practice to help people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. She meets people where they are and treats them with respect and compassion.
Her style is straightforward and empathetic. She listens closely to understand what matters to each person. Therapy sessions are shaped around the concerns a person brings and the goals they want to reach.
Elizabeth adapts the conversation and plan to each client rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. She works on practical skills for coping with stress and emotion. She also addresses patterns that get in the way of relationships and confidence.
She has supported people through grief, trauma, parenting strain, career questions, and ongoing health challenges. She is familiar with a wide range of issues including abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness, and body image struggles. Her background includes many years helping people sort out complicated life transitions.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make it easier. If you want someone who listens, offers clear options, and helps you try new ways of handling problems, Elizabeth builds a plan with you and adjusts it as you go.
Her style is straightforward and empathetic. She listens closely to understand what matters to each person. Therapy sessions are shaped around the concerns a person brings and the goals they want to reach.
Elizabeth adapts the conversation and plan to each client rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. She works on practical skills for coping with stress and emotion. She also addresses patterns that get in the way of relationships and confidence.
She has supported people through grief, trauma, parenting strain, career questions, and ongoing health challenges. She is familiar with a wide range of issues including abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness, and body image struggles. Her background includes many years helping people sort out complicated life transitions.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make it easier. If you want someone who listens, offers clear options, and helps you try new ways of handling problems, Elizabeth builds a plan with you and adjusts it as you go.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How Elizabeth’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate choices. It teaches values-based action so people can move toward what matters despite distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people build healthier ways of relating.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they pick or combine methods and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in virtual settings while tailoring tasks and homework to everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She helps people with relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting strain, career questions, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is empathic and down-to-earth. She listens carefully and tailors the conversation and plan to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 34 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.