Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Elizabeth works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 26
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Devivo is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and major life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope day to day.
She focuses on clear, practical steps that can be used between sessions. Conversations are used to make sense of what’s happening now and to find ways to reduce overwhelm.
Background and approach
Elizabeth aims to help people build routines and strategies that fit their life and values. With many years of practice in New York, she has worked with people facing long-term health challenges and other major transitions. That background informs how she supports clients who need help adapting to change or managing strong emotions.
She believes in second chances and in helping people rediscover what matters to them. Elizabeth keeps sessions collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. She listens for strengths and gently guides toward actionable steps.
The goal is clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better day-to-day coping. People who choose her can expect a thoughtful, respectful approach that blends emotional support with hands-on strategies. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical problem solving to help people move forward.
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elizabeth's practice.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One commonly used method helps people learn new ways to respond to strong emotions and reduce reactive behavior; it emphasizes short practices and problem-solving that can be used between sessions. Another approach centers on addressing difficult thoughts and feelings by identifying them, testing them against facts, and practicing alternative ways of thinking to ease anxiety and low mood.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means starting with what feels most pressing and adjusting techniques as progress is made, rather than forcing a single plan up front.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone calls can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can support brief check-ins, day-to-day problem solving, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options help people maintain continuity of care around busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Elizabeth
What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. The focus is on reducing distress and improving daily coping.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. Sessions combine listening with concrete steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience. That background includes supporting people through chronic illness and big life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - credentialed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This lets people choose the way that fits their routine.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That will connect you and set up your first session.