- Years in practice
- 31
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Phelan, LPC, helps people who are dealing with stress, worry, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She draws on three decades of clinical experience to offer steady, practical support for day-to-day problems and bigger life transitions. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on clear steps people can use between sessions.
She spent much of her career as a school counselor and later in independent practice in Connecticut.
Background and approach
That background shaped her skill in listening to different perspectives and in helping people set realistic goals. Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs rather than following a single rigid plan. Therapy with Elizabeth is collaborative.
She works with clients to identify what matters most and then builds a straightforward plan. That plan can include strategies for managing anxiety, coping with grief or loss, addressing mood concerns, or improving communication skills around parenting and relationships. Elizabeth also brings experience with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, seasonal mood shifts, and challenges faced by LGBTQ people.
She pays attention to cultural and immigration-related concerns when they affect coping and decision making. Her approach is practical and supportive. Clients can expect clear discussion of goals, gentle challenge when needed, and tools to practice between meetings.
She welcomes conversations about how therapy can fit into a busy life and what each person hopes to change.
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Elizabeth helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches for parenting, mood, and stress online
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common parenting and mood concerns. One approach focuses on problem-solving and skill building to reduce anxiety and manage day-to-day stress, teaching practical steps people can use at home. Another approach centers on improving communication and coping around relationships and parenting, helping people set boundaries, express needs, and repair interactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit each person's situation. That process is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can support short check-ins or ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while keeping treatment consistent and focused.
Questions people ask about Elizabeth
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and steps people can use between sessions to feel better and manage daily problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience, including time spent as a school counselor and later work in independent practice in Connecticut.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets with people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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