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Elizabeth Cali, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Cali is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage complex emotional and behavioral concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction-related issues.

Background and approach

She also works with those facing trauma and abuse, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and challenges tied to family of origin, communication, and codependency. Elizabeth brings steady clinical experience to cases that often involve overlapping difficulties such as co-morbidity and substance-related concerns.

Her style is compassionate and individualized, emphasizing collaboration and practical skills alongside emotional exploration. She draws on client-centered methods and evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify patterns, build resilience, and develop coping strategies that fit their lives.

Based in New York, Elizabeth uses her LCSW training to guide clients toward clearer goals and sustainable change while respecting each person’s unique background and pace.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical tools

Elizabeth often integrates client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's perspective and goals guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and tailoring interventions to each person’s priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and related symptoms. Mindfulness therapy provides attention and breathing strategies that help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful, adjust techniques over time, and set practical goals that reflect each person’s needs and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations while still working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues such as panic disorder and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is compassionate and tailored, combining client-centered care with structured techniques like CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to meet each client's needs.
What background and experience does she bring?
Elizabeth has two decades of clinical practice working with complex emotional and behavioral presentations, including family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and domestic violence recovery.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with the credential NY LCSW 073936.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Prospective clients can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Elizabeth can help with

Elizabeth Cali works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Elizabeth works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Elizabeth works with individuals addressing depression, anxiety, and trauma.

How Elizabeth approaches therapy

Elizabeth's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 20 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Elizabeth aims to empower individuals to understand their emotional patterns and develop effective coping strategies.