- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Skaff is an Ohio LISW with 24 years of clinical experience. She began her career after earning a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1999 and has worked in both inpatient and private practice settings. She now primarily sees young adults and adults for concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship and family strain.
Early work focused on children and adolescents in a private inpatient psychiatric unit, including coordination with families and schools. After earning her independent license she moved into private practice, where she broadened the range of issues she addresses. For more than a decade, young adults and adults have made up most of her caseload.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. Her work often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas about how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to highlight goals and practical steps forward. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is included among her approaches and is used when exploring attachment and emotional patterns.
Sessions commonly cover life transitions, parenting questions, coping with mood changes, attention and impulsivity concerns, addiction-related issues, and challenges tied to family of origin or blended families. She also addresses career stress, money concerns, and feelings of loneliness or emptiness.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies, and listening that aims to clarify patterns and next steps. Prospective clients are encouraged to follow the site’s intake flow to see how her approach might fit their situation.
How her approaches translate to online work
Elizabeth Skaff uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns and attachment-related concerns. EFT focuses on naming hard-to-reach feelings and how they shape interactions, which can help when emotions feel confusing or repeated patterns keep showing up.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's perspective and priorities, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and actions to create practical strategies for change. Client-Centered listening helps a person feel understood, while CBT offers concrete tools for mood and anxiety management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. She will collaborate with clients to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and day-to-day needs. That decision is guided by what the client wants to address and what feels workable in sessions.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and reduce the need to travel. Discussing preferences and constraints up front helps match an approach and session rhythm to real life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, and a range of family and relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical approaches like CBT and solution-focused work to clarify patterns and plan steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience, beginning after completing her master’s degree in 1999.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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