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Elizabeth Skaff, LISW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Skaff is a licensed social worker (LISW) who draws on 24 years of clinical experience to help adults navigate stress, mood concerns, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She blends evidence-based strategies with a warm, person-centered stance, believing that thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors are deeply connected and that clients benefit from practical tools alongside empathic support.

Elizabeth completed her master's degree at Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and began her career working with children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting before moving into independent practice.

Across two decades in independent practice, Elizabeth has broadened her caseload to focus primarily on young adults and adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, parenting and family dynamics, bipolar and other mood disorders, and difficulties with impulsivity or decision-making.

Her work incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques while maintaining a validating, client-centered environment. She invites clients to explore practical steps toward change, emphasizing hope, empowerment, and the value of being heard during difficult times.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elizabeth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her online work. CBT is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and validation, creating a collaborative space where clients feel understood and can explore personal goals and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizabeth aims to collaborate with each person to determine what methods fit best for their needs and preferences. She tailors interventions based on the individual's goals, combining techniques when that serves the client’s progress and sense of empowerment.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access from different locations. These formats allow for continuity of care around work and family commitments and make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives while still engaging in focused therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, and substance-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background and experience?
Elizabeth holds a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University and brings 24 years of clinical experience, including early work in an inpatient psychiatric unit and over two decades in independent practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LISW in Ohio with the license designation OH LISW I.0009261 and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Elizabeth offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Elizabeth can help with

Elizabeth Skaff works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and depression.

Elizabeth works with children, adolescents, their families, and schools.

How Elizabeth approaches therapy

Elizabeth's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Elizabeth is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio.