Elizabeth Malchow

Compassionate LCSW blending skills and connection

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Malchow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with seven years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She completed a Master of Social Work focused on mental health and uses that background to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.

Her work also addresses areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and communication or commitment difficulties. Elizabeth blends structured and relational methods, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered ideas to tailor treatment to each person.

Her style is described as warm, reflective, and compassionate, and she emphasizes practical skills like mindfulness and creative exercises to deepen self-awareness. She customizes treatment plans to match individual goals and needs, aiming to help people build clearer thinking patterns, stronger emotional connection, and coping strategies for daily life.

Available to work with adults in English in Wisconsin, Elizabeth offers multiple online session formats and supports clients seeking a thoughtful, skills-informed approach to change and healing.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Elizabeth commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based methods alongside client-centered principles. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning practical skills to change behaviors and emotional reactions, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-based approaches explore patterns in relationships and early bonds to help improve emotional connection and relationship functioning. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and creating a supportive space where clients guide the focus of sessions.

Finding the most effective approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify goals and preferences, then adapts techniques from these approaches to match what a person needs in their daily life and relationships. The therapist and client test what fits and adjust the plan over time to ensure the work feels relevant and useful.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from Wisconsin. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow work on skills between sessions through messages or real-time chat, and support people who prefer different modes of communication while engaging in structured, relational therapy approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines warmth and reflection with practical skill-building, emphasizing mindfulness, creative activities, and tailored treatment plans to match each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience and holds a Master of Social Work focused on mental health prior to becoming an LCSW.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with license number WI LCSW 9796-123 and practices from that state.

Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?

Services are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for working together?

She provides a variety of online options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does pricing and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

GriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English