Elizabeth Thiel , LCSW

Elizabeth Thiel is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Wisconsin with six years of professional experience. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she supports adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, low self esteem, and depression, and offers focused help for concerns such as forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, panic disorder and panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping strategies, rebuild confidence, and navigate difficult emotions.

Elizabeth approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on their existing strengths to address what feels overwhelming. She emphasizes collaboration and practical tools so clients can see tangible shifts in how they respond to stress, manage cravings, and repair or strengthen relationships. Taking the first step to seek therapy often requires courage, and she acknowledges and honors that decision. Elizabeth aims to create a respectful, supportive environment where progress is paced to each individual and hope for change is a central part of the work.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These approaches help clients notice connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and develop alternative ways of responding to stress and panic.

She also employs skills-based strategies that teach practical coping tools for managing cravings, reducing isolation, and rebuilding self-esteem. These techniques emphasize concrete habits, relapse prevention, and interpersonal skills that support healthier relationships and greater self-compassion.

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

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows therapy to fit into busy lives. These options can make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without extensive travel, helping clients maintain continuity of care while addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship concerns.