Elizabeth Underwood , LMHC

Elizabeth Underwood is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. She combines practical strategies with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to support clients as they rebuild self-esteem, increase motivation, and move toward more satisfying relationships and daily functioning. Elizabeth creates an open environment where feelings and thoughts can be explored honestly so clients can discover what works for them and take actionable steps forward.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, career challenges, and caregiver stress, as well as issues like attachment, body image, chronic illness, and post-traumatic stress. Elizabeth draws on evidence-informed techniques while centering each person’s unique story and strengths, helping clients regain a sense of control and purpose.

Taking the first step toward change requires courage, and Elizabeth’s approach emphasizes collaboration, practical tools, and steady support. She accepts new clients in Florida and offers flexible options to connect and begin the work of healing and growth.

Approaches and online options for personalized care

Elizabeth utilizes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to support clients in online settings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a respectful space where clients lead the conversation and explore their values, which can be helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more constructive patterns, often supporting people managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the care aligns with what the individual finds most helpful and meaningful.

Online therapy with Elizabeth offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while still engaging with licensed professionals who use structured, evidence-informed methods.