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Elizabeth Bourne, LCSW

Experienced New York LCSW supporting life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Family and parenting

About Elizabeth Bourne

Elizabeth Bourne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience in mental health care. She centers her work on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore concerns and feel supported while making difficult decisions. Elizabeth has worked across community, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings, bringing practical experience with a wide range of conditions including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and the emotional impacts of life-limiting medical illnesses.

Her practice has also addressed grief, phobias, relationship and school-related concerns, and many of the everyday stresses and transitions that affect families and individuals. Rather than relying on a single method, Elizabeth draws from multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person - a philosophy that reflects her belief that a one-size-fits-all model rarely fits the realities of individual lives. She values collaboration and aims to meet people where they are while helping them build skills and insight to navigate stress, parenting and family challenges, trauma, self-esteem issues, and other life changes.

Elizabeth acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out for help and approaches each therapeutic relationship with warmth, respect, and a commitment to practical, personalized support.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elizabeth Bourne have?

Elizabeth Bourne has 20 years of experience working in mental health.

Is Elizabeth Bourne a licensed therapist?

Yes. Elizabeth Bourne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: NY LCSW 078840.

In which languages does Elizabeth Bourne provide therapy?

Elizabeth Bourne provides therapy in English.

Where is Elizabeth Bourne located?

Elizabeth Bourne is based in New York.

How can I work with Elizabeth Bourne as my therapist?

You can work with Elizabeth Bourne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elizabeth Bourne work with international clients?

Elizabeth Bourne does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elizabeth Bourne cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth Bourne uses evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, clarify personal values, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the therapist's nonjudgmental presence to help people explore self-esteem, relationship, and parenting concerns in a collaborative way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing practical strategies to change them, often supporting work with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Working with licensed professionals and therapists remotely offers flexibility for scheduling, reduces the need to travel, and allows people to engage in care in a way that fits into their daily routines while still receiving structured, goal-oriented support.

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