- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Expressive therapies
About Elizan
Elizan Morales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and forgiveness.
Elizan holds a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University with an emphasis on mental and behavioral health, and a Master of Science in General/Special Elementary Education. He has worked in community behavioral health settings in New Jersey and has experience supporting both adolescents and adults since 2010.
In sessions he uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. His listed methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness, expressive therapies, and other trauma-focused therapies. He aims to build trust through direct, genuine connection and attention to cultural inclusivity.
Practical work in the room can include talking through distressing thoughts, practicing skills to manage anxiety, and using expressive activities to process painful memories. He also focuses on concrete problems like communication breakdowns and stress related to life transitions.
Outside of clinical work he lives in New Jersey with his spouse and two Shih Tzus, and he enjoys walking the dogs and watching soccer. His approach is service oriented and he frames therapy as an active process between therapist and client.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Elizan lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep someone feeling stuck. It often uses practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of responding to stress and guilt.He also uses mindfulness practices and expressive therapies. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and ground a person in the present. Expressive therapies use writing, drawing, or other creative tasks to help process emotions that are hard to name.
Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Elizan will work with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed rather than sticking to one fixed method.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practice, and expressive tasks for remote work to keep sessions practical and focused.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment and attachment problems.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods to help people talk through painful thoughts and behaviors linked to guilt and shame.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has six years of clinical experience and has worked in behavioral health settings in New Jersey since 2010 supporting adolescents and adults.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and Pennsylvania and practices from New Jersey.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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