Elizabeth Stone, LCSW, LISW
Practical help for intense emotions and stress
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
How Elizabeth works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Iowa, Indiana
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Stone is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope when emotions feel overwhelming. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier, especially for those managing stress, anger, anxiety, or grief. She draws on straightforward, evidence-based tools to reduce intense feelings and improve everyday functioning.
Sessions often involve learning new ways to notice thoughts and body sensations, and then choosing small changes that fit each person's life.
Background and approach
Elizabeth uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, and mindfulness practices to support that work. Elizabeth has worked in social work for 11 years and holds licenses in Illinois and Iowa as an LCSW and LISW.
Her background includes helping people facing trauma and abuse, mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder, and life transitions such as divorce or caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with career strain, body image, and questions about life purpose. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
She helps people set clear, achievable goals and practices techniques in-session that can be used between meetings. When appropriate, she brings in solution-focused strategies to identify quick, practical steps toward improvement. Many people find relief by learning how their body and thoughts interact and then trying new responses.
Elizabeth offers phone, video, chat, and text-based sessions to make continuing care fit into busy schedules and changing needs.
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elizabeth's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Elizabeth lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems with anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and support so clients can explore their own goals and build confidence at their own pace.Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. Elizabeth works together with each person to pick techniques that feel doable and relevant, adjusting methods over time according to goals and preferences. The focus is on practical steps that fit a client's life rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when schedules and bandwidth allow. Phone sessions can be a good shorter option or for times when video is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between appointments, fit therapy into a busy day, and keep momentum by using brief written exchanges rather than longer calls.
Questions people ask about Elizabeth
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and challenges related to life changes and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, emphasizing simple skills to manage strong emotions and improve daily routines.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in social work settings with a range of mood, trauma, and life-transition concerns.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials, licensed in Illinois and Iowa, and practices from Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.