Elizabeth Barnett , LMHC

Elizabeth Barnett is a licensed mental health professional based in Indiana with more than two decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She describes her work as person-centered and holistic, blending practical techniques with attention to each person's unique story. She is dually licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and a Clinical Addictions Counselor and holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which indicates state licensure to provide clinical care and psychotherapy.

Her clinical training includes Illness Management and Recovery, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family systems therapy, and a range of addictions treatment approaches, allowing her to tailor interventions to the needs of each client. In sessions she offers steady support, positive reinforcement, and gentle challenge within a collaborative setting. She frames the therapeutic relationship as a team effort - guiding clients to discover and practice skills they can carry forward so the work ultimately becomes theirs.

Elizabeth emphasizes work-life balance while committing full attention to live video or phone sessions. She also follows up through chat or email between meetings when appropriate to support continuity of care. Her practice focuses on creating practical tools and insights that help clients move toward clearer goals and greater resilience.

Approaches that guide online care and therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy and support while encouraging self-exploration. This approach helps clients build confidence, clarify values, and make choices that reflect their own goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and problems with stress management by providing concrete tools for daily life.

Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of traumatic experiences, using evidence-informed techniques to reduce symptoms and restore a sense of safety and control. It can be especially helpful for those coping with abuse, PTSD, or the lasting impacts of crisis.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapt methods so they fit the individual's life and pace. Together the therapist and client decide which techniques to try and how to measure progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver focused, practical guidance and to follow up between sessions when needed.