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Elisabeth Spear, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Elisabeth is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Elisabeth. View 34 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Utah and Florida

Recent reviews

Great Therapist that listens to you and gets to the core issues. Provided excellent advice and resources!

Reviewed December 2024

Very supportive and comforting

Reviewed November 2024

More about Elisabeth

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a licensed clinician with over 20 years of experience working with multiple treatment modalities to assist both people in crisis and people seeking to improve self esteem, evaluate all types of relationships and life goals or make major life changes. I am very practical in terms of helping you to make changes and transitions in your life. My viewpoint is one of working with a person and also what surrounds that person - family, community, workplace and social life. I am also caring, warm, and open professionally to spiritual and alternative methods such as mindfulness and meditation.

I am open to both video and phone sessions but not to chat or text sessions as I believe it is easy to misinterpret emotions and levels of concerns you may express via text and chat. Finding a therapist that you trust and connect with is a challenging task, it is important to me to offer the best of myself when we are working together.

Over the past twenty years I have worked with people experiencing chronic and terminal illness, mental heath crisis, homelessness, PTSD, consequences of aging, and disability. I have also worked with people wanting to improve self esteem, work through family and relationship issues, and also the many internal conflicts experienced throughout the stages of life as beliefs, needs and goals change over time. I am comfortable working with LGBTQ clients and also with clients in alternative lifestyles such as polyamory, swinging and BDSM. My goal is for each client to have a space to discuss choices and needs openly in a caring and professional relationship.

For all the clients who have posted reviews - I am so grateful you are a part of my life, and thank you so much for your kindness!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Elisabeth Spear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619131802.

  • LCSW · Utah · 12939190-3501 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Florida · SW 7384 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Elisabeth Spear

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

34 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Great Listens Comfortable Easy Excellent Helpful Supportive The best

Great Therapist that listens to you and gets to the core issues. Provided excellent advice and resources!

Reviewed December 2024

Very supportive and comforting

Reviewed November 2024

Elisabeth is an exceptional therapist and has helped me immensely. She was very professional and personable, I would definitely recommend her!

Reviewed November 2024

Very easy to talk to.

Reviewed November 2024

She’s great! Listens well, I have never felt judged once! Very calm dimeanor

Reviewed September 2024

I can’t say enough good things about Elizabeth. She really listens, speaks warmly, tells you what you need to hear/know when a kind delivery. I’m would recommend her to anyone seeking guidance. 10/10 therapist!

Reviewed July 2024

She is a good listener and has made it comfortable for me to open up. I have not opened up to anyone since my mother passed away.

Reviewed June 2024

Really enjoying my time with Elisabeth. Lots to work on but feeling like she understands my needs.

Reviewed February 2024

She’s super understanding and a great therapist

Reviewed September 2023

Elizabeth has helped me so much with my chronic illness. She is a good active listener and her insights have been very practical and helpful. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2023

Awesome therapist. She’s helped me so much with everything I’ve been going through.

Reviewed April 2023

Elizabeth has been an amazing help to my mental health! She helps me see that I am making progress and that I am growing as a person. She also makes me feel heard and feel seen as a person. She’s always taken my concerns seriously and always helps me see things in a realistic manner. She’s great and she’s really helped me alot these last couple months :)

Reviewed March 2023

Elisabeth is able to listen to what I’m saying and dissect the points that I’m trying to make with ease. She helps me better understand myself and my feelings. She has a gentle and calming demeanor which helps make therapy a place I feel safe and welcomed.

Reviewed April 2023

Super awesome and kind and helps me think clearly when my mind is busy.

Reviewed April 2023

Elisabeth helped me out of a really dark in my life (as most therapists do of course), but she genuinely made me feel comfortable and excited to talk at each of my appointments. She felt like a good friend I could vent to and then I trusted her enough to give me the best direction to take. She gave me the best tools that I could learn from in order to live life more happily and I am so thankful to her. If you have her recommended to you, please feel free to give her a try! She’s an angel!

Reviewed February 2023

In the month I’ve gotten to speak with Elisabeth I am thinking so much clearer. She truly knows how to frame things in a different lens and provide relief and validation but with such sound advice. I look forward to every week with Elisabeth and if others are seeking a therapist I strongly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2023

She is helping in a way no one has been able to

Reviewed February 2023

Elisabeth has helped me tremendously and I look forward to our weekly sessions. She has gotten me to be more self aware, mindful, and generally a more healthy person. Each session, she enlightens me to something new and I’m so grateful for how much she’s helped me grow in the past 6 months.

Reviewed December 2022

I've spent three wonderfully challenging months talking with Elisabeth while I've gone through some big life changes. She helped me feel heard, accepted and understood in every single session we had. Elisabeth asked me thoughtful questions that were difficult to answer at times, but it was exactly what I needed to work through my issues. She is very kind, non-judgmental, and helped me feel confident in the life I want to live. I'm grateful for Elisabeth and will recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed December 2022

She has been absolutely wonderful with providing me feedback and giving validation to my concerns. She always responds to me quickly and is super easy to talk to. She has given me insight to why I might feel the way I do about certain things and ideas on help manage those feelings. I would highly recommend her to my peers.

Reviewed November 2022

Elizabeth made me feel so comfortable and validated the very first time we spoke. She meets and understands my needs and assists me in better understanding myself and situations in life. 10/10 recommend Elizabeth.

Reviewed November 2022

Elisabeth Spears is an awesome therapist. She is very engaging and transparent. Easy to talk with and calms my anxiety. I will recommend her to family and friends.

Reviewed September 2022

Elisabeth is extremely caring and supportive but she also doesn’t sugarcoat things which is helpful. I feel very listened to by Elisabeth and I have very much benefitted from our time together.

Reviewed September 2022

I appreciate all Elisabeth has done for me during my few months working with her. She is an excellent listener and thoughtful in her feedback. She has helped me grow by gently reminding me of what I already know through past experiences and challenging my way of thinking in new situations. Every week, I am more open to putting myself into vulnerable situations and eliminating guilty feelings around situations in which I have no control.

Reviewed September 2022

Elisabeth, is a great therapist and listens to my concerns, and helps me out.

Reviewed August 2022

She is the only therapist I would recommend. I. appreciate her.

Reviewed July 2022

Gives excellent techniques Always has great advice

Reviewed July 2022

An absolute Star. Very caring and empathetic!

Reviewed June 2022

Elisabeth is a great therapist that I found after my long search. I’ve been to quite a couple of therapists and none of them really suited me like she does. I appreciate her skills and her overall demeanor and support!

Reviewed June 2022

Elizabeth is wonderful!

Reviewed June 2022

Very attentive and asks all the right questions! Love her!

Reviewed May 2022

Elisabeth is fantastic to talk to. She truly cares about the root of your issues, and wants to find the best treatment that finds your situation. I feel like the care I'm getting from her is truly tailored to my experience and issues.

Reviewed May 2022

She’s super sweet and she listens really well. She also gives practical advice and tips you can use. She goes at your pace and doesn’t rush you. I really do like her

Reviewed April 2022

This has been my first experience with therapy and Elizabeth is so supportive. I am able to speak comfortably without feeling like I need to hold back any details. She is receptive to my concerns and listens intently before giving me advice and sending me helpful articles and resources.

Reviewed April 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elisabeth Spear offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Elisabeth Spear works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Elisabeth Spear speak?

Elisabeth Spear speaks English.

How many years of experience does Elisabeth Spear have?

Elisabeth Spear has 23 years of experience.

Where is Elisabeth Spear licensed to practice?

Elisabeth Spear is licensed to practice in Utah and Florida.

Does Elisabeth Spear accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Elisabeth Spear does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Elisabeth Spear offer?

Elisabeth Spear offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Elisabeth Spear?

Elisabeth Spear can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Elisabeth Spear?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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