Elizabeth McKinley
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Colorado therapists accepting new clients
Heather FriendLCSW · 8 years experienceSelf esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship issuesWork with Heather
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About Elizabeth
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.
What Elizabeth helps with
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
How Elizabeth works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “I like the fact that Elizabeth has a lot of experience with therapy in dealing with family relationships, especially in terms of trying to maintain one’s relationships with their children. I also appreciate how compassionate and understanding Elizabeth is during the sessions.”
- “Great and helpful”
- “THE BEST”
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- “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”
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.