Elizabeth Stivers, LCSW
Licensed LCSW supporting families and individuals
- Family systems perspective
- Adoption and foster care
- Healthy communication skills
About Elizabeth Stivers
Elizabeth Stivers is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and families, drawing on a practice that began in 2001. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in social work from The University of Chicago, and she is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Her clinical experience spans homes, community centers, hospitals, residential placements, outpatient clinics, and private practice, allowing her to support people facing a wide range of life challenges.
Stivers works with issues such as grief and loss, depression and anxiety, school difficulties, family and sibling conflict, blended family dynamics, pre- and post-adoption adjustments, foster care challenges, and the needs of children with chronic or critical illness. She applies a broad family-systems perspective while attending carefully to each individual’s needs, helping families find practical solutions that respect the whole family context.
In sessions she teaches healthy communication skills, helps clients build the confidence and tools needed to make meaningful changes, and enhances awareness of the thoughts and emotions that shape relationships. Her approach also supports people coping with everyday stresses and major life transitions, with an emphasis on collaboration, skill-building, and understanding interpersonal patterns.
Stivers works with issues such as grief and loss, depression and anxiety, school difficulties, family and sibling conflict, blended family dynamics, pre- and post-adoption adjustments, foster care challenges, and the needs of children with chronic or critical illness. She applies a broad family-systems perspective while attending carefully to each individual’s needs, helping families find practical solutions that respect the whole family context.
In sessions she teaches healthy communication skills, helps clients build the confidence and tools needed to make meaningful changes, and enhances awareness of the thoughts and emotions that shape relationships. Her approach also supports people coping with everyday stresses and major life transitions, with an emphasis on collaboration, skill-building, and understanding interpersonal patterns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elizabeth Stivers have?
Elizabeth Stivers has 16 years of clinical experience.
Is Elizabeth Stivers a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: ME LCSW LC21760.
In which languages does Elizabeth Stivers provide therapy?
Elizabeth Stivers provides therapy in English.
Where is Elizabeth Stivers located?
Elizabeth Stivers is located in Maine.
How can I work with Elizabeth Stivers as my therapist?
You can work with Elizabeth Stivers through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elizabeth Stivers work with international clients?
Elizabeth Stivers does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elizabeth Stivers cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Elizabeth Stivers integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally-focused therapy to address a range of emotional and relational concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-understanding and personal growth - this approach is useful for building confidence, exploring values, and working through life transitions.CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. It is often helpful for clients who want practical strategies to change how they think and act in daily situations.
Emotionally-focused therapy helps people understand and reorganize the emotional responses in their close relationships, making it well suited for couples and families working to improve connection and communication. Elizabeth Stivers works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as needs evolve.
Online therapy with Elizabeth Stivers is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options increase accessibility for those balancing school, work, or family responsibilities and allow ongoing therapeutic work even when in-person visits are not possible.