Elizabeth Snow

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LICSW, LCSW District of Columbia

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Snow is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and related challenges.

Background and approach

She brings a decade of clinical experience and aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore what matters to them and set practical goals. Elizabeth works with issues such as OCD, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, intimacy and family difficulties, workplace stress, and process or substance-related addictions.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies, with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to support change. Sessions emphasize reflective listening, collaborative goal-setting, and skills that translate into daily life.

Elizabeth describes her style as sensitive and respectful, tailoring conversations to each person’s needs and preferences while helping identify concrete steps forward. Licensed in both Washington DC and Virginia as an LICSW and LCSW, she combines clinical training with practical experience to guide clients through life transitions, communication challenges, and recovery-related work.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Elizabeth uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practice concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, and stress. This approach focuses on changing thinking and behavior in ways that produce measurable relief.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on each person’s experience and priorities and emphasizes empathy and reflective listening to foster insight and emotional processing. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to explore readiness for change and strengthen internal motivation when clients face addictive behaviors or ambivalence about goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent appointments, access support from home or work, and use brief or longer exchanges depending on what a client needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is Elizabeth’s therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, using reflective listening, empathy, and practical skill-building to help clients identify goals and steps toward change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of experience in the counseling and social work field supporting people with addiction, mental health concerns, family conflict, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with DC LICSW LC200003524 and VA LCSW 0904011205 and practices in the District of Columbia.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services within the stated jurisdiction.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shame Impulsivity Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Virginia, District of Columbia

Languages

English