Elizabeth Huntoon , LICSW

Elizabeth Huntoon is a seasoned clinical social worker with four decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and a wide range of life transitions. She holds LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and BCD, indicating board certification as a clinical social work diplomate. Based in Massachusetts, she has extensive experience supporting clients facing physical and emotional abuse, workplace challenges, infertility and adoption concerns, immigration and cultural adaptation, and issues related to aging and end-of-life care.

Elizabeth brings an empathic, warm, and supportive style to her work, meeting each person where they are and partnering with them to define goals that lead to greater fulfillment and well-being. Her clinical focus also includes trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiving stress, among other areas. She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor interventions to the needs of each client.

Clients can expect a collaborative, respectful process in which Elizabeth helps them build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and explore underlying patterns that affect daily functioning. She aims to empower clients to make meaningful changes and to support them through difficult transitions with professional guidance and compassionate attention.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and goals - it is often helpful for people seeking emotional support, self-exploration, and stronger interpersonal connections. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also uses emotionally focused therapy when relationship patterns and attachment issues are central, helping partners or individuals recognize and shift emotional responses to create more secure bonds. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Elizabeth works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility by enabling work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from one’s home or workplace while still engaging in structured, outcome-focused therapeutic work.