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Elizabeth Varela

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! My name is Liz. I strive to create a warm, and trusting environment that fosters growth, self-awareness, and lasting change. My therapy style is collaborative and nonjudgemental. Together we will work to improve your symptoms, gain a deeper understanding of your concerns, and start on a new path to healthy mental health gains, reaching your goals, and actively working towards your full potential.

My approach to therapy

My approach blends the use of specific therapeutic skills, tools, and strategies with a deep curiosity around the origin of concerns. I draw from a toolbox of therapeutic strategies based on CBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Parts work, and Attachment- based therapy.


I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationships concerns, life transitions, trauma, family of origin conflict, generational trauma and in healing adverse childhood experiences.

What you can expect from me

Together we will create a list of goals and life challenges that you would like to change. Every session will be dedicated to healing and releasing old thought patterns and trauma's that are impacting your current life and contributing to your symptoms.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at George Mason University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English