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Elizabeth Anne Perry

Therapist · New Jersey

Elizabeth Anne Perry, LCSW

Practical, skill-focused therapy for real-life change

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  • CBT informed
  • DBT skills
  • Goal oriented

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Anne Perry is a licensed clinical social worker who offers clear, direct therapy focused on practical change. She uses straightforward language and steps to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Elizabeth brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work and identifies as LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

She leans on approaches that teach skills and create immediate tools for coping. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors, building emotional regulation skills, and setting short-term, achievable goals. This practical focus aims to reduce day-to-day distress and improve problem solving.

Elizabeth has substantial experience helping people affected by addiction and by others' mental illness. She also works with people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, chronic pain or illness, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She pays attention to how attachment and abandonment histories shape current relationships and patterns.

Her method is collaborative and task-oriented. She helps people spot unhelpful beliefs, test them, and try different ways of responding. That can mean practicing new communication skills, building routines to manage mood, or developing strategies to cope with intrusive thoughts or compulsions.

Based in New Jersey, Elizabeth supports clients who want practical progress and clearer next steps. People who choose her can expect an emphasis on real-world changes, clear goals, and steady skill building to make daily life more manageable.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Elizabeth draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and practical skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means pacing skill-building, setting short goals, and checking in on progress together.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their usual environment and move at a pace that fits their schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?

She helps people working through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is direct and practical, focusing on skills and short-term goals to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Elizabeth has 12 years of clinical experience and substantial work supporting people with codependency and those affected by a loved one’s addiction or mental illness.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from New Jersey, with the credential shown as NJ LCSW.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English to people located within her practice region.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to learn whether online or in-person visits are offered.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Elizabeth?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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