Elizabeth "Liz" Gray , LSCSW

Elizabeth "Liz" Gray is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) based in Kansas with ten years of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kansas State University in 2013 and a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kansas in 2016. Over the course of her career she has worked with people managing anxiety, depression, eating and body image concerns, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, relationship and communication difficulties, grief, compassion fatigue, and other life transitions.

Liz draws from a range of evidence-informed modalities to tailor care to each individual, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative and family systems approaches, EMDR, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and trauma-focused CBT. She emphasizes client autonomy, beginning with each person’s goals and moving at a pace that feels manageable. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on practical skills, improved communication, and coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Outside of her clinical work she shares a home with a cat and a French bulldog who may occasionally make a cameo during sessions. An avid hiker, she often imagines an ideal weekend exploring the Rocky Mountains. Liz offers a calm, down-to-earth presence to support people through change and healing.

Approach-Focused Online Care with Licensed Therapists

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is helpful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes by building psychological flexibility.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be especially useful for relationship struggles, attachment issues, abandonment experiences, and family of origin concerns by helping people form healthier relational patterns.

Client-centered therapy centers the person's perspective, honoring autonomy and pace while offering empathy and unconditional positive regard. It supports growth by creating a collaborative space for clients to identify goals and develop self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and licensed professionals work collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Therapy plans can evolve as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care from different locations, while still working with trained therapists to address symptoms and life challenges.