I am an independently licensed clinical social worker (LCSW in Florida and LMSW-Clinical and Macro in Michigan) with over 19 years of professional experience. I specialize in working with both individuals and families, as well as macro-level systems and teams. My extensive experience spans the entire continuum of life, from birth to death, providing mental health diagnosis, treatment planning, brief interventions, and ongoing psychotherapy.
Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home environments. I have dedicated 11+ years to supporting veterans and their caregivers/families, guiding them from the transition from active duty through end-of-life care. Additionally, I have specialized training in crisis intervention, adolescent treatment, and child welfare concerns.
My clinical approach is solution-focused, aimed at helping clients build a robust "toolbox" of coping skills and mindfulness exercises to navigate our challenging world. I assist clients with issues such as depression, adjustment to illness, stress, anxiety, and coping with grief and loss. My goal is to help clients manage life's changes and challenges effectively.
I strive to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I aim to provide a space where clients feel supported and empowered. My approach is to start where my clients are and help them work towards their identified goals. I offer empathy, support, guidance, and a listening ear, helping clients develop the tools needed to cope with life's stressors.
Taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and strength. I am here to support you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801100735
OH LISW I.2405393
FL LCSW SW10228
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elizabeth Lucarelli. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I feel Elizabeth is a great therapist and she makes it very easy to talk to and her thoughts on some of the stuff I'm going though and things she explains have shown me new ways to see things and a big one is MAGNIFICATION OR MINIMIZATION. I had no idea I was doing this and it was thanks to her that I was able to. So thank you again Elizabeth Lucarelli, I really appreciate the help that you've given so far.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Elizabeth is very knowledgeable, always has several strategies for improvement, and makes you feel heard. It's hard to know what to expect out of therapy, but it definitely has helped me.
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
My first therapist from betterhelp didn't fit my needs very well and I was in a very dark place mentally so i was about ready to give up, but I switched to Elizabeth and she saved me. Our first meeting made me feel SO much better because it felt like she actually cared about me, she asked lots of questions and she listens well, and I appreciate that she will catch me if she thinks I'm just saying what she wants to hear. I can't express enough how much she has helped me even though weve only had 3 meetings so far. Thank you ♥
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very calming and comforting. A great listener and extremely validating while I work through trauma
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
Elizabeth has been excellent to talk with. She is very respectful, warm and professional. She is very clearly passionate about her work, as she has many resources and recommendations for various things I’ve been dealing with. She made me feel comfortable and explained her approach from the start. She continues to listen and provide dedicated, non-judgemental support and guidance each session, while keeping my goals in mind. She is a terrific therapist.
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Elizabeth is one of the most knowledgeable, warm, supportive, helpful therapists I have ever come into contact with in my life - and I've come into contact with a lot! I cannot express how grateful I am to have found her. I truly feel like she is an angel. I have recommended multiple friends to her already. THANK YOU for connecting us!
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue