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Elizabeth Windley

Therapist

Elizabeth Windley

LCSW

Tennessee · 35+ years of experience

Practical, steady support for life changes

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  • CBT focused
  • Calm direct guidance
  • Long experience

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Windley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee. She offers steady, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or major life changes. She aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what each person needs now.

Her approach centers on clear, goal-oriented work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break down patterns of thinking and behavior that keep people stuck. Sessions include talking through problems, trying new ways of coping, and building small routines that make everyday life easier.

Windley brings decades of clinical experience to each meeting. Over 35 years she has supported people managing depression, addictions, bipolar concerns, and struggles around intimacy and body image. She also addresses issues related to intellectual disability with attention to practical supports and communication needs.

She values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the room. The therapist aims to tailor sessions to each person’s goals, whether that means short-term skill building or longer work on deep-rooted patterns. Elizabeth encourages steady steps toward more satisfying daily life.

People who reach out can expect calm, direct guidance and concrete strategies. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. The focus is on usable tools people can take away and use between meetings.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

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How CBT translates to online therapy

Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, practicing coping skills, and reviewing small experiments between meetings to build momentum.

She focuses on simple, actionable steps such as tracking moods, trying new routines, and rehearsing different responses to stressful situations. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and issues around self-esteem or body image by turning insight into everyday habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help decide whether CBT or variations of it fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision happens collaboratively and can change as goals evolve.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins without a long commute. It also lets people use brief appointments for quick skill practice or longer meetings for deeper work, depending on what suits their schedule and needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, bipolar concerns, and related issues such as body image, intimacy, and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on clear steps and skills. Sessions mix conversation with strategies you can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 35 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people cope with grief, motivation, and life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and practices out of Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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