- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Bourne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 20 years of mental health experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and trauma. She also supports people handling caregiving stress, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
Bourne writes plainly in sessions. She listens and helps people name what is causing their anger or stress. She uses practical steps and conversation to reduce flare-ups and to manage ongoing resentment or frustration. Sessions focus on what feels most urgent to the person in front of her.
Her background includes work in community, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings. That variety shows up in how she mixes approaches. She does not rely on a single method. Instead, she adapts tools so they fit the task at hand rather than forcing one model on every person.
Therapeutic tools she commonly draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR. That range lets her address emotional regulation, relationship patterns, trauma memories, and daily coping skills.
People who sign up should expect straightforward conversation and behavioral strategies. She encourages small, testable changes between sessions and practical ways to handle anger when it arises. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clear values and small actions that match what matters, which can help reduce reactive anger and build steady habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It breaks down moments when anger escalates and teaches practical techniques to interrupt unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for workplace frustration, recurring outbursts, and managing resentment.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories that fuel strong emotions. When rooted trauma keeps restarting anger, EMDR offers a way to address those memory traces and reduce their grip over daily reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is tracked.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. They also allow use of worksheets, guided exercises, and skill practice between meetings to keep progress moving.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and related issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends practical, talk-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, client-centered work, and EMDR depending on needs.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has about 20 years of experience across community, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.