Rev. Elizabeth Hector, LCSW

Rev. Elizabeth Hector is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Montana. She combines client-centered care with practical methods to help people manage stress, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and the strain of chronic illness. Her background includes pastoral work and long experience supporting people across many life stages.

She brings 13 years of clinical experience and a long history in ministry to her practice. That pastoral work shapes a gentle, accepting approach for people of all genders and sexualities. She has substantial experience with trauma, substance-related concerns, and mood disorders.

Elizabeth uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. She helps people identify patterns, try new coping steps, and practice skills between meetings. Sessions often focus on concrete steps clients can take to feel steadier day to day.

Her work has included youth programs, group home settings, and hospice and end-of-life care, so she is familiar with both acute crises and long-term caregiving strains. She also has experience with chronic pain, disability, and caregiving stress.

People who come to her for help with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, or compassion fatigue can expect a calm, nonjudgmental tone. She aims to help clients regain a sense of control when life feels chaotic.

How these approaches fit into online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them name feelings and goals. This approach is often calming for people facing stress, grief, or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change behavior. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood swings.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, helps process traumatic memories using structured protocols and bilateral stimulation. It is commonly used when trauma or abuse is a central concern and is paired with grounding and coping skills work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as needs change.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, avoid travel time, or keep to a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic tools online that they use in person, adapting exercises and between-session tasks so they match each person's routine.