Rev. Elizabeth Hector , LCSW

Rev. Elizabeth Hector is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana with 13 years of experience supporting people through trauma, mood disorders, and major life transitions. She brings a background in pastoral ministry to her clinical work, offering an approach marked by acceptance and gentleness for people of all genders, sexualities, races, and creeds. Her practice spans the lifespan, moving naturally from youth programs to supporting individuals and families facing chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.

She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to address PTSD, process addictions, depression, anxiety, and relationship and family issues. She is also pursuing training in Internal Family Systems and has substantial experience with co-occurring disorders, recognizing how trauma and substance use frequently interact. Her work has included Multi-Systemic Therapy and focused efforts to help clients reclaim a sense of control when life feels chaotic.

In recent years she has concentrated on adolescents in group home settings, working to engage families and coordinate care for young people with complex needs. As an ordained minister and a licensed social worker, she combines pastoral sensitivity with clinical skill to support clients dealing with grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and LGBT-related matters. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical coping strategies, and restoring agency amid difficult circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Rev. Elizabeth Hector draws on several practical approaches to help clients in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can be helpful for PTSD and complex trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so that clients feel heard and supported while exploring their goals and values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rev. Elizabeth Hector works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts treatment as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine these approaches to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home or other settings, and engage in therapy in the format that feels most helpful.