- Stress management
- Grief support
- Skill building
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Devivo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 26 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and major life changes. Elizabeth writes plainly and focuses on practical ways to manage strong feelings and day-to-day struggles.
She helps people name what they are feeling and figure out what comes next. Sessions often involve talking through recent events, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and trying new ways to respond when emotions become intense. The aim is to reduce the next flare-up and improve how someone handles conflict and frustration.
Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She tends to use approaches that focus on current problems and teach clear skills for managing mood and stress. Her style is collaborative - she and the client set goals and pick methods that fit the client’s life and concerns.
Her practice pays attention to grief and loss alongside mood and anger. That can mean making space for sorrow, looking at how loss changes daily routines, and developing coping strategies that replace unhelpful habits. Elizabeth also supports people facing health-related life transitions and the emotional strain that can follow.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations and concrete tools to try between sessions. The work is practical: learn skills, apply them, check what helps, and adjust as needed. Elizabeth offers her services in English to people located in New York.
Approaches that teach emotion and behavior skills
Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. One common method she uses teaches concrete coping skills for managing intense feelings like anger and anxiety, such as grounding, breath work, and short behavioral experiments to test new responses. These help reduce immediate reactivity and give quick strategies to try when emotions rise.Another approach emphasizes addressing mood and grief by identifying patterns that keep someone stuck and then practicing alternative actions. This method looks at daily routines, unhelpful thinking, and small behavioral changes that improve mood over time. It is useful for depression, grief, and the emotional fallout from life changes or health issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and daily life. She checks what helps, adjusts the plan, and focuses on practical steps that a client can use between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can schedule around work or appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so they work in an online setting and help clients practice skills during and between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and a collaborative approach to teach skills for managing strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience as a therapist practicing in New York.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.