What do you want to cultivate?

A Warm Welcome to Cultivate Creative Counseling

Hello, I’m Elizabeth. It takes courage to seek mental health counseling, and I admire you for taking this step in support of your own self-care and wellness.

I specialize in resilience counseling to foster well-being and flourishing in a way that aligns with what matters most to you. Together, we can balance tending to concerns, stressors, and symptoms with your inherent resources, enhancing what’s “strong” so you can fully engage with your life, experience joy, and move through challenges with resourcefulness and ingenuity.

In my experience, mental health counseling can provide fertile ground for cultivation – perhaps it’s less of something such as stress, anxiety, feeling down, or relationship issues, or more of something such as centeredness, calm, self-trust, meaning and purpose, a life you love… it could be all the above. The possibilities are yours and endless.

I strive to provide a safe space, honoring you with respect, nonjudgment, and compassion along your unique journey. Our time together will be collaborative and creative, where you are the trusted expert in your life, and I am a guide to assist you in achieving your desired goals.

It would be a privilege to share in your journey.

Approach

Through a lens of creative possibility, my therapeutic approach is client-centered and holistic, with attention to your mind, body, heart, and spirit. Depending on your unique needs, values, and goals, I draw on principles and techniques from Positive Psychology, which is strength-affirming and focuses on resiliency, living well, and meaningful fulfillment.

I also creatively integrate various other therapies in my work, such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), which places importance on attachment, emotion, and its regulation, experiencing, and both internal and interpersonal dynamics or “dances.”

I value Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify, challenge, and change unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help develop skills to better tolerate distress, manage emotions, and improve interpersonal effectiveness with others.

Mindfulness, self-compassion, and breathing practices can help increase acceptance, authenticity, and presence in the here and now.

The Multicultural Counseling perspective also influences my work. This means that I am aware of my own cultural identity and values. It also means that I make every effort to learn about your cultural identity and worldview, and to use culturally sensitive methods that are respectful of your values, beliefs, and goals.

Experience

As a Licensed Mental Health and Clinical Professional Counselor, I have provided care in various settings, including online telehealth platforms, intensive outpatient psychiatry, community mental health, and now private practice.

In addition to counseling, over the last several decades, my professional journey also includes roles as a dancer, artist and athlete, choreographer, designer, teacher, organizational leader, mentor, program creator, board member, and business owner. I am grateful for these various paths which have gifted me valued relationships and experiences inviting me to be a forever student.

Along the way, I have learned about people’s capacity for resiliency, deriving inspiration from those who can go through hardship and their heaviest moments and turn toward, nurture, and embody their strengths.

I have found that integrating strengths-based approaches, such as Positive Psychology, is a helpful anchor in my work as a mental health counselor. I believe that a balanced shining of light on symptoms and strengths fosters healing, resiliencies, and holistic wellness in way that a sole focus on distress alone cannot.

I feel fortunate for the continued opportunity to integrate my love of meaningfully connecting with people, learning, creating, and counseling with my dedication to help cultivate well-being and flourishing in everyone with whom I have the privilege of working.

Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #: 24190)
Montana Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC #: 1415)
National Certified Counselor (NCC #: 256954)

I hold Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1, and Foundations of Positive Psychology certificates. I am also an ABT® Certified Teacher who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is mental health counseling?

Mental health counseling, sometimes referred to as “counseling,” “talk therapy,” “psychotherapy,” or “therapy,” includes an array of treatments designed to reduce symptoms and foster the optimal growth and well-being of individuals, groups, and organizations throughout the lifespan. Using psychologically appropriate and culturally relevant strategies, counselors assist clients in developing effective coping skills and responses to their surroundings. Mental health counseling is an active and collaborative process between clinician and client that involves assessment, diagnosis (if indicated), treatment plans, and sessions.

Where do we start?

We will start with a free and informal consultation to answer any questions and ensure my counseling approach is a suitable fit for you. The consultation will occur online. A robust Wi-Fi connection and private space are recommended.

Are sessions online or in person?

For clients in Montana, sessions are offered both in-person and online.

For clients in Arizona, sessions are offered online.

Online sessions are held via a private, HIPAA-compliant platform.

How often will we meet?

Counseling sessions typically occur weekly on a set day and time, though you and I will discuss and determine what schedule makes the most sense for you.

How long does counseling take?

One’s mental health and wellness journey varies for each person. While common therapeutic approaches often propose a range of 6-20 sessions for measurable outcomes, some individuals might require more or less time based on the complexity of their concerns and progress in counseling. Also, factors such as treatment goals, type of therapy modality, and frequency of sessions can influence the overall time frame. If you choose to use your insurance and/or submit a superbill for potential insurance reimbursement, please check to see if your insurance company has annual session limits.

What if I need help ASAP?

I do not provide crisis counseling services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services immediately or dial 911 or 988 on your phone.

What are your fees and do you take insurance?

For clients who choose to pay out-of-pocket (self-pay), my current fee is $170 per session, regardless of length or type of session. Payment is expected at the time of the session, made via credit or debit card, including FSA and HSA cards. Upon request, I can provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

Under certain circumstances, and on a case-by-case basis, a sliding scale fee might be offered. Please inquire if you may be eligible.

For clients who choose to use their insurance, I am in-network with and accept the following plans:

Aetna
Allegiance
Anthem EAP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna

Please note that insurance only covers/reimburses for counseling deemed medically necessary. Clients must have a medical condition/diagnosis that the insurance company recognizes as legitimate and that meets the insurance company’s criteria for medical necessity. Also, certain insurance plans may allow for a specific number of sessions per calendar year. As a client, it is your responsibility to check on annual session limits with your insurance company.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

Should we begin working together, you are entitled to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” that explains your session fees and estimated costs before your first session.

You can learn more about the No Surprises Act HERE.

What if need to cancel a session?

Please understand that your counseling session is time reserved just for you. I require a 24-hour notice for any session changes or cancellations. All sessions must be secured with a credit card on file. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged a $75 fee, and no-shows will be charged the full session rate.

The content of this website is intended for informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat any condition. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services immediately or dial 911 or 988 on your phone.