Elizabeth Moonan, LCSW

Elizabeth Moonan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia with nine years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, and problems with relationships or addiction. Her style is warm and respectful, and she aims to make it easier to take the first step toward feeling better.

She uses straightforward, interactive conversations to understand what matters most to each person. Whole health and wellness are part of her thinking - therapy is one piece that can work alongside medication, community supports, or nutrition. She tries to create a sense of belonging and practical support during sessions.

Her clinical approach pulls from cognitive-behavioral ideas, strengths-based work, and person-centered care. That means she helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, build on existing strengths, and shape sessions around the person's goals. The plan is tailored to each person's situation rather than one-size-fits-all.

Elizabeth has worked in a range of clinical settings over nearly a decade. That experience informs how she supports people facing life transitions, anger, self-esteem struggles, or compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as body image, codependency, attachment wounds, and issues with substance use.

She speaks English and practices in Virginia. Elizabeth encourages people to notice the courage it takes to reach out and aims to offer practical, compassionate support as they work toward clearer coping and healthier daily routines.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Elizabeth combines cognitive-behavioral ideas, strengths-based work, and person-centered care in her practice. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Strengths-based work highlights skills and resources a person already has, useful for building resilience after trauma or during major life changes. Person-centered care prioritizes the individual's goals and choices, shaping sessions around what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust techniques based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That means methods may shift over time as progress is made and priorities change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone meet with a licensed professional from different locations. The focus remains on practical skills, emotional support, and clear steps you can try between sessions.