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Elizabeth Coutts
Experience
34 years
Based in
Pennsylvania
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Coutts

LPC

Practical counseling with a compassionate focus

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Pennsylvania · PC015576
NPI
1528756392

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  • Relationship support
  • Skills for coping
  • Respectful listening

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Coutts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 34 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth care for people facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Elizabeth writes treatment plans to fit each person she meets and treats others with respect and compassion.

She listens first and tailors conversations to what matters to the client. Sessions are aimed at clarifying goals, building coping skills, and finding steps that fit everyday life. Elizabeth uses straightforward techniques to help people manage stress, mood swings, and difficult reactions.

Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, career issues, and bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and major life transitions. Elizabeth draws on a mix of therapy approaches to match the situation.

In session she combines goal-focused methods with a client-centered attitude. That means clients set priorities and she helps find tools to reach them. Conversations may include practical skill practice, values clarification, or exploring relational patterns.

Elizabeth encourages anyone who is nervous about starting therapy. She sees beginning therapy as a first step toward clearer thinking and better-managed emotions. To start, follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems

Experience

34+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those values. It helps people handle painful thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Elizabeth will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively whether to emphasize values work, skill practice, or relational exploration.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-in conversations when needed. It can also make some kinds of skill practice and homework simpler to integrate into daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Elizabeth address?

She helps people with relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, and related concerns such as parenting and career stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is conversational and goal-focused. She tailors plans to each person's needs and uses practical steps to build coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

Elizabeth has 34 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life circumstances.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I schedule sessions from another country?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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