Elizabeth McKinley - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

27 years experience

About Elizabeth McKinley

As a licensed therapist in Colorado with extensive experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on addressing depression, trauma, family dynamics, and personal growth across diverse life stages.

I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals navigating social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, and personal identity exploration. My approach centers on helping clients develop self-love, resilience, and meaningful life purpose.

With deep expertise in mood disorders, trauma recovery, and interpersonal dynamics, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past challenges, and develop healthier coping strategies. I’m committed to honoring each person’s unique journey and supporting their emotional well-being with empathy and professional insight.

Licenses

LPC

LPC.0016009

Professional experience

Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Great and helpful”

“THE BEST”

“One of her strengths is her ability to help me see more positively, to restore my faith in myself.”

“always insightful and I have full faith that she is in my corner”

“Elizabeth is wonderful! I’ve had a couple therapists in the past, and it always felt like I was being judged. Elizabeth is the first one that actually listens, and seems to put true thought behind her responses.”

“Elizabeth is a fantastic listener and her responses to my situation have always been to fully address my situation and concerns and ask questions that get me thinking more thoroughly so I can better guide myself in situations she is not there. Shes wonderful at giving me material to reflect on and read between sessions”

“Elizabeth is a wonderful therapist. She listens well and helps me think through the difficulties of life.”

“I am enjoying the sessions and profiting from them. Elizabeth is stern when needed and perpetually compassionate and understanding.”

“Elizabeth is helping me greatly, thank you so much for your assistance.”

“As somebody that was completely nervous about talking to somebody from the second I met Elizabeth I knew I had someone in my corner. I appreciate her more than words could ever explain. Thanks doc…”

“I enjoy my sessions with Elizabeth and feel they are greatly productive. She does a fantastic job listening and empathizing, and I appreciate her sending me resources and exercises to do outside of our sessions to address my concerns”

“Elizabeth is friendly, understanding, patient, and provides diverse tools for me to direct my self-growth. She is honest when she needs to be and supportive with my slow but steady progress. I appreciate how she encourages me without any judgment. It's nice to have someone in my corner that has such knowledge, experience, and compassion.”

“Elizabeth has been a very helpful through a challenging time. She is level headed, her counseling is pragmatic. Highly recommend.”

“She is excellent”

“I enjoy my sessions with Elizabeth. I feel heard, understood and respected and receive helpful advice, and resources.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.