- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness practice
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Giele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with both LCSW and LICSW credentials and 35 years of clinical experience. She practices in New Mexico and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, anger, and life changes.
She listens without judgment and starts by learning what matters most to each person. Her work draws on client-centered and narrative approaches to help people tell and rethink their story. She also uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to reduce reactivity and increase tolerance for difficult feelings.
Elizabeth blends practical coaching with longer term therapy. That can look like clarifying values, setting small goals, and trying brief behavioral experiments between sessions. She also helps people who are dealing with illness, caregiving strain, end-of-life issues, or compassion fatigue from caring roles.
Her approach often combines acceptance and commitment ideas with life coaching and reflective conversation. Sessions include noticing patterns, naming emotions like anger or resentment, and testing new ways of responding in everyday life. The aim is to increase confidence and strengthen coping skills.
She has particular experience supporting people with career transitions, identity and LGBT concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and trauma or abuse histories. Many of her clients want to reduce reactive anger, improve communication, and find clearer direction during difficult transitions.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take action toward their values. It can be useful for anger that comes from frustration, stuck routines, or major life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s priorities so they can make choices that fit their own values. That approach supports people who want clearer direction and more confidence in relationships and work.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the person’s preferences and daily life guide which techniques are used.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. If someone prefers a lower-bandwidth option or a briefer meeting during a work break, they should confirm which formats are offered when they schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, career changes, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening, narrative work, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience as a clinical social worker in a variety of counseling and coaching roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in New Mexico.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.