Elizabeth "Liz" McDowell , LCSW

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a mental health professional trained to conduct clinical assessments and provide psychotherapy, and she holds licenses in Idaho, California, Arizona, Utah, and Maine. With more than 16 years of experience, she has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings and provided assessments, therapy, and support to individuals, couples, and families.

Her practice centers on practical, skills-based approaches informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she also uses Solution Focused therapy, Art therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques when appropriate. These methods are applied to help people manage crisis situations, navigate grief and loss, and cope with depression and anxiety. She also supports clients working through attachment concerns, traumatic events, relationship challenges, and communication difficulties.

She approaches each person with genuine care and a focus on collaboration, aiming to understand individual strengths and circumstances before tailoring a plan of care. Her background includes work with diverse populations and clinical environments, which informs a flexible approach to treatment and a commitment to helping clients move forward through life challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes building practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people develop more secure ways of relating to others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods over time so the approach fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with a licensed professional can be offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to schedule sessions around work, family, or health needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from a familiar therapist, and use approaches like skill practice and communication work in ways that fit everyday life.