Elizabeth Cali , LCSW

Elizabeth Cali is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. Based in New York, she focuses on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction, and brings deep experience addressing communication problems, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, domestic violence recovery, codependency, and family of origin issues. Her practice also encompasses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family dynamics, anger and self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and co-morbid conditions.

Her therapeutic style is compassionate and individualized, grounded in evidence-based methods that help clients recognize patterns, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies. She creates a respectful space where clients can explore their history and current difficulties at a pace that fits their needs. Drawing on approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness, she aims to empower people to make practical changes and cultivate meaningful personal growth.

Elizabeth places emphasis on collaboration and practical skill-building, helping clients translate insights into day-to-day progress. Her work is informed by two decades of clinical practice and a commitment to meeting each person where they are while supporting long-term recovery and improved functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Elizabeth draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices when working with clients online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore personal goals and make choices that align with their values. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can help manage emotional reactivity and improve coping with trauma and grief.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods over time so therapy stays practical and relevant. The focus is on shared decision-making and building skills that fit the client’s life.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from the comfort of home or wherever a client is located in New York.