Elizabeth is also certified by the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional for adults and children (QMHP-A/C) and is currently registered with the Board as a Resident in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy. At the core of Elizabeth’s work is a commitment to mental health and well-being, and she believes that a person-centered approach is essential in any therapeutic relationship...

Personal beliefs

Holistic Empowerment and Wellness

I believe in empowering the individuals and organizations I serve to achieve mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. My work is centered on fostering mental health through a holistic lifestyle of self-care that connects mind, body, and spirit.

For individuals, couples, and families, I emphasize the importance of self-care as a proactive and preventive practice, rather than just a reactive one. This means helping clients create personalized plans that incorporate mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual activities that nourish and sustain them.

When working with organizations, I focus on developing customized curricula tailored to their unique needs, supporting the mental and emotional wellness of their teams. I draw from the Self-Care Wheel framework, which includes perspectives such as:

• Physical: Engaging in activities that promote physical health.
• Psychological: Maintaining mental clarity and emotional balance.
• Emotional: Understanding and regulating one’s emotional life.
• Spiritual: Exploring deeper meaning and purpose.
• Personal: Fostering individual growth and self-awareness.
• Professional: Balancing career demands with personal well-being.

By addressing self-care in these diverse areas, I believe individuals can achieve balance, maintain healthy relationships, and lead fulfilling lives.