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Elizabeth Godinho

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Sometimes the things we struggle with affect more than just how we feel. They can shape how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we navigate everyday life. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. My goal is to help you feel understood, make sense of what you're experiencing, and find a path toward meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is client centered. I ensure to create a collaborative, compassionate, and tailored session for each client. Together, we'll explore the experiences and patterns contributing to your struggles while building on your strengths and identifying practical ways forward. I draw from evidence-based approaches to help clients develop healthier ways of coping, communicating, and relating to themselves and others. I am trauma focused and utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method, Relational Therapy and Strength Based Therapy.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is very welcoming and warm. It is an opportunity for me to get to know you a little better and an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have regarding therapy or my techniques. We talk about what brings you to therapy, and together we identify what you hope will change. You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin. We'll work together to create a plan that reflects your needs and helps you feel supported as you move forward in your healing and empowerment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Aurora University, LCSW
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Play, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Management, Bowen Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strategic Family Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Structural Family, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    1 East Benton Street Suite 302
    Aurora, IL 60505