About Eliza
Eliza Niemann offers straightforward, compassionate care for adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, or major life changes. She introduces clear steps and practical tools so people can begin feeling steadier. Eliza presents herself as a calm guide who listens first and works alongside each person to set realistic goals.
Eliza holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
How Eliza works
She brings 20 years of professional experience in counseling and community work. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia and a Master of Social Work from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Her approach is collaborative and strength-focused.
Sessions often begin by identifying what already works in a person’s life, then building on those resources to address current struggles. She uses solution-focused techniques to set clear, manageable steps toward change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside mindfulness practices, helps people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and routines.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to find the will to change. Eliza also leads workshops and support groups when topic-based learning or peer connection fits a need. Sessions aim to be practical and person-centered.
Eliza helps clients organize small, achievable changes and track progress. She supports questions about life purpose, communication strain, caregiver stress, midlife transitions, and self-love, always tailoring the work to each person’s priorities.
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What Eliza works with
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Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCSW-C, LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
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Approaches that translate to online therapy
Eliza commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy when working with people. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to create different behaviors. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and daily stressors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which often helps with stress and emotion regulation.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals and track small steps toward them. This approach concentrates on what is working now and how to build on it, which can feel motivating and manageable for people facing busy lives. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist and client discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then choose or combine methods that fit best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These options help make therapy more accessible while keeping focus on practical, goal-oriented work.
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