Elizabeth Underwood , LMHC

Elizabeth Underwood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and other life changes. Elizabeth creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and build practical strategies for coping and growth.

Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, she tailors care to the needs and goals of each person. Elizabeth works collaboratively with clients to increase insight, strengthen resilience, and improve day-to-day functioning, whether the focus is symptom relief, rebuilding confidence, or finding greater meaning after loss or hardship.

Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and Elizabeth supports clients through that process with steady guidance and practical tools. She accepts new clients in Florida and offers therapy that balances empathy with goal-oriented techniques to help people move toward a more satisfying and manageable life.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to foster self-understanding and personal growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking greater clarity about their values, relationships, or life direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and other everyday challenges by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can support stress reduction, emotional regulation, and improved coping with difficult memories or chronic stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Elizabeth will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and many clients also use live chat or text-based messaging for check-ins and support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.