- EMDR use
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Elizabeth
Rev. Elizabeth Hector is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana with 13 years of clinical experience and a long history in pastoral work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with guilt and shame.
She arrived at social work after 28 years as an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. That pastoral background shaped her approach and informed work with people across life stages, from youth to those facing chronic illness and end-of-life concerns. She combines that perspective with clinical practice to address mood disorders, trauma, and process addictions.
Elizabeth uses Client-Centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas when helpful. Her work often involves addressing co-occurring disorders and the ways trauma interacts with substance use and mood problems.
She has experience in group home settings with teenagers and in engaging families when that is part of care. She has worked with people navigating gender and sexuality issues and with caregivers managing stress related to aging and chronic illness. She supports people coping with life changes, codependency, communication problems, and the particular burdens of guilt and shame.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and collaborative planning. To begin, the site asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says so they can clarify concerns and goals; this is useful for tackling shame, relationship strain, or low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories and reactions by combining focused recall with specific bilateral stimulation techniques often used for trauma recovery.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, past experiences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust them as needed so the work stays relevant and doable.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a break at work, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT exercises, EMDR protocols where appropriate, and client-centered conversations through remote sessions, adapting materials and pacing to the way a person prefers to work.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, and guilt and shame among other concerns.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She combines Client-Centered care with CBT and EMDR when appropriate, using practical steps and dialogue to help people name and work through those feelings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 13 years of clinical practice as an LCSW and 28 years of ordained ministry experience, including work with youth and people facing chronic illness.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as MT LCSW and practices in Montana.
Which languages are offered and does she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.