- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- Sexuality and gender
About Elisabeth
Elisabeth Henriques is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with five years of experience. Elisabeth works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. They also focus on concerns common in LGBTQ communities and areas such as gender dysphoria and sexuality.
Elisabeth helps people talk through guilt and shame without judgment. They address attachment issues, non-monogamous relationship dynamics, and questions around BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual culture. Conversations tend to be direct and practical, grounded in everyday concerns rather than jargon.
In sessions Elisabeth aims to identify patterns that keep painful feelings active. That can mean looking at past relationship experiences, current communication habits, or the ways identity and community expectations shape self-feelings. Work may include examining thoughts, testing small changes, and practicing different ways of relating.
Elisabeth describes their way of working as collaborative and respectful. They lean on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide decisions about what to try in therapy. Clients set goals and Elisabeth supports steady steps toward those aims.
People who want clear conversation about sexuality, gender, and relationship structure often find this approach helpful. Elisabeth speaks English and works with adults in Pennsylvania interested in exploring identity, reducing shame or guilt, and improving how they relate to others.
Approaches used online and how they fit
Elisabeth works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer self-understanding. One common approach is cognitive work that helps people notice patterns of thinking that fuel guilt or shame and try different, more helpful responses. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and repetitive self-blame.Another approach often used is relational or attachment-focused work, which looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and emotional reactions. That kind of focus helps people recognize interaction patterns and practice different ways of connecting with others, including in non-monogamous contexts.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Elisabeth collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting plans as progress is made. That means clients take an active role in choosing what to try next.
Session formats are not listed here in the original biography, so confirm the available online session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to continue steady work on guilt, shame, identity, and relationship patterns in a way that fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Elisabeth work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes, and also addresses topics common in LGBTQ communities.
How does Elisabeth approach guilt and shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people understand where guilt and shame come from and to practice different responses to those feelings.
What is Elisabeth's background and experience?
Elisabeth has five years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor working with adult clients.
What credential does Elisabeth hold and where are they located?
They hold an LPC credential and practice in Pennsylvania.
Does Elisabeth work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Elisabeth?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Elisabeth?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.