Elizabeth Barnett , LMHC

Elizabeth Barnett is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Indiana with 21 years of clinical experience. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and is also identified in her background as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor. Over two decades she has worked in a range of settings, developing a person-centered, holistic style that is tailored to each individual's needs.

Her clinical training includes Illness Management and Recovery, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family systems approaches, and a variety of addictions interventions. This diverse preparation allows her to blend structured techniques with a flexible, client-focused stance when addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and other life changes.

In sessions she combines support and positive reinforcement with gentle challenge, working collaboratively so clients can build practical skills and greater self-awareness. She often likens the therapeutic relationship to a trail guide - helping illuminate options and skills while clients do the work of applying them in their lives. She emphasizes work-life balance and brings focused attention to live video or phone sessions, with follow-up available through chat or messaging between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Elizabeth Barnett draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a supportive relationship that helps clients explore their values, choices, and strengths. This approach is helpful for people navigating life changes, relationship challenges, and issues that benefit from a collaborative, empathetic stance.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and many stress-related concerns. When trauma is central to a person's experience, she incorporates trauma-focused techniques to address traumatic memories and their impact on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Elizabeth will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call or phone and follow-up through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of support from licensed professionals and therapists.