Elizabeth Kroening

I'm licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. My background includes working in medical settings, schools, child welfare, and community-based organizations. I specialize in supporting clients who have experienced trauma, difficult life experiences, family challenges, and emotional or behavioral concerns. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and bring a trauma-informed, compassionate perspective to my work.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and where you can talk openly without fear of judgment. I take a warm, practical, and collaborative approach, working with each client to understand what they need and what feels manageable for them. I use evidence-based strategies while adapting therapy to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. My goal is to help clients feel understood, recognize their strengths, and develop skills they can use in their everyday lives.

Our first session is about getting to know you and understanding what you’re looking for from therapy. We’ll talk about what’s been going on, what you’d like to change, and what you feel you need support with. We’ll start identifying goals together and figure out where to begin. There’s no expectation that you have all the answers or even know exactly what you need when you walk in.