Elizabeth Shartle, LPCC

Elizabeth Shartle is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 15 years of experience helping adults through difficult life moments. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, midlife adjustments, and other challenges that disrupt daily life. Elizabeth aims to create a calm space where people can be heard and begin to make practical changes.

She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people manage emotions and solve problems. Sessions often include learning new ways to cope, practicing clearer communication, and setting realistic goals for change. She places special attention on life transitions, grief, parenting strain, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Elizabeth draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered principles to tailor work to each person. That means helping someone notice what matters most, test unhelpful thinking, and build actions that fit their values. She also uses existential and solution-focused ideas when a direct, goal-oriented approach feels right.

Her background centers on practical skills and collaborative planning rather than rigid protocols. Over 15 years she has worked with people facing addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, and career pressure, among other concerns. The goal is steady progress people can use outside of sessions.

Elizabeth practices in Ohio as an LPCC. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take action toward those values even when emotions are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, midlife questions, and building direction after loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and a nonjudgmental stance so people can explore feelings and clarify their own goals.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match a client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process, so adjustments are made if something isn’t helping.

If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue regular sessions during life changes or relocation. The practical aim is to help therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on meaningful change.