Elizabeth Moonan, LCSW

Elizabeth Moonan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia with nine years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, and relationship challenges. She also supports those facing addiction, career strain, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and identity-related worries for LGBT people.

Her style is warm and interactive. She aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon. Elizabeth sees therapy as one part of whole-person wellness, alongside medication, community supports, or changes in nutrition when those are helpful.

She blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with a strengths-based and person-centered stance. That means she helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, build on what already works, and follow the pace that feels right. The plan is shaped to match each person’s needs and goals.

Elizabeth emphasizes connection and belonging and works from settings that foster community support. She recognizes how hard it is to begin therapy and aims to make the first steps approachable. Her goal is to support and empower people as they look for more balance and satisfaction in life.

People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and a focus on whole health as part of a collaborative process.

How Elizabeth’s approaches translate to online work

Elizabeth draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques and person-centered care in her sessions. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying and gently shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Person-centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client's pace to build trust and practical next steps.

She also uses strengths-based ideas that help people notice existing abilities and resources and apply them to current challenges like relationship strain or recovery from substance use. These approaches aim to make change manageable by breaking problems into clear, actionable steps that a person can try between sessions.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day life. That means plans can shift over time as needs and preferences become clearer.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support consistent check-ins. It can also allow shorter or more frequent touchpoints when needed, helping therapy fit into everyday life without reshaping it entirely.