Elizabeth Starnes, MS, LPC-S, ATR, REAT

My clients describe me as:

non-judgmental, down to earth, and empowering. I move with you, at your pace. It takes time to build trust and a relationship following trauma.

Something to know about my approach is:

as an Expressive Arts Therapist and Cognitive Processing Therapy Provider, I work to help you recover from traumatic events which have negatively impacted the thoughts about yourself, others, and the world.

Together, we will:

explore negative thoughts around past traumas which are causing you feelings of anger, self-blame, guilt, and shame, using both a verbal and expressive approach.

I specialize in working with people who:

enjoy a creative, non-traditional approach to therapy. Using the expressive arts in therapy, specifically visual journaling, has given clients to opportunity to hear and trust themselves. Imagine following your own inner voice for a change.

I became a therapist because:

I witnessed the impact of trauma in the lives of teenagers. My hope is that healing past traumas, offers relief and peace.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I offer online therapy, which gives the greatest flexibility and benefits to clients. You can be home, with pets, in comfy clothes, with your coffee.

More about me and my practice:

I am a believer in the evidenced-based approach to trauma/PTSD, however, I also believe the Expressive Arts are a perfect compliment. Visual journaling, specifically, is a way to deepen insight into both the self and the traumatic past.