About Elizabeth
Rev. Elizabeth Hector uses a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to guide people through difficult changes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of clinical experience and a long background in pastoral care.
Elizabeth speaks plainly and offers calm, steady support for people dealing with overwhelm and loss. She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try small, workable changes. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related symptoms and mindfulness practices to reduce stress.
How Elizabeth works
Sessions are practical and focused on coping skills that can be used day to day. Her work includes support for stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse. She also helps people with LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and self-esteem struggles.
Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and issues tied to family of origin. Before social work, Elizabeth spent many years in pastoral ministry, which informs her compassionate, accepting stance toward gender, sexuality, race, and belief. That background contributes to her comfort sitting with strong emotions and complex life circumstances.
People who come to her can expect direct listening, practical strategies, and collaborative planning. Her aim is to help people regain a sense of control and move toward steadier functioning over time.
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What Elizabeth works with
The areas below are the ones Elizabeth selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Montana |
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Online support options
How trauma-informed and skills-based approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own goals and experience. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people name what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches simple tools to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses traumatic memories by pairing focused recollection with bilateral stimulation to reduce distress from past events.Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they will try approaches that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit a short break. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people access care from different places and schedules.
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