Elizabeth Bourne , LCSW

Elizabeth Bourne, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She believes everyone deserves time and a safe space for self-care where they can be heard without judgment and feel supported when facing difficult decisions. She brings steady, practical support to people navigating a wide range of concerns, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and life-limiting medical illnesses, as well as grief, phobias, relationship challenges, and school issues.

Her background includes work across community, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings, which informs a flexible approach to care. Rather than relying on a single method, she draws from multiple treatment modalities to tailor care to the individual - recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach rarely fits real lives. Her practice also addresses family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and coping with major life changes.

Elizabeth emphasizes collaboration and respect in the therapy process. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and welcomes the opportunity to support people as they work toward clearer choices, improved coping, and greater balance in their daily lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elizabeth Bourne integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and committed action - it can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and decision-making, which can be especially useful for self-esteem, relationship, and attachment issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be a convenient alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging provides shorter or more frequent check-ins when that format suits the client. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care while accommodating busy schedules and geographic limits.