Hi, I’m Elizabeth.

My career in social work began in forensic and legal settings, and I went on to complete my post-graduate clinical supervision at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. There, I worked alongside interdisciplinary teams caring for both children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis . I spent several years working in Adult Partial Hospitalization Programs, including Vanderbilt’s Perinatal and Women’s Health PHP, and an independent perinatal IOP, where I provided individual, couples, and group therapy for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, birth trauma, and NICU experiences. I have an innate passion for supporting people through the transitions, challenges, and sometimes unexpected emotions that come with caring for others, whether that be at work, home, or other settings.

Today, I work with parents, caregivers, high-stress helping professionals, and others who may be used to putting everyone else first. I provide racial justice-allied, LGBTQ+ affirming and transgender-affirming care, with a commitment to creating a therapy experience where all clients and families feel respected, understood, and free to bring their whole selves to the work.

As a mom of two and lifelong helping professional, I understand firsthand how meaningful and sometimes overwhelming it can be to care for others while trying to make space for yourself. I find it a privilege to walk alongside others as they find new ways to sustain and care for themselves.

Certifications and Advanced Training:

LCSW (TN) Lic. 9111

Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Support International

Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention, Center for Anxiety & Behavior Therapy

Gottman Method Level 1 Trained

Education:

Tulane University, Cum Laude 2012

University of Texas at Austin, Master of Science in Social Work, 2018, recipient of the Emily and Don Jackson Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice.

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What I can help with…

  • Perinatal Concerns including infertility, loss, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, NICU experiences, and TFMR.

  • Exposure Response Prevention for OCD, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, or phobias

  • Secondary Trauma experienced by helping professionals such as healthcare workers, teachers, or those exposed to secondary trauma through their profession.

  • Couples Therapy for those trying to plan families or manage parenting demand.

  • Managing symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, OCD, or Bipolar Disorder, including during pregnancy or postpartum


Therapeutic Modalities