Elizabeth McErlean, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Elizabeth (Beth) McErlean

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
10 years in practice

I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds in my practice.

I look forward to meeting you. I am a LCSW and also have a MS in Criminal Justice. I have been a social worker for about 10 years and worked in the court system for about 10 years before that. I work primarily with teens and young adults with anxiety or complex childhood trauma issues. I also work with first responder or emergency services individuals who are experiencing some vicarious trauma. I also have experience with individuals struggling with suicide thoughts and substance use co- occurring issues. I practice from primarily with CBT. and my therapy philosophy is to provide a safe, non judgmental place to process thoughts, emotions and behaviors. It is very important that my clients experience a client centered, strengths based approach in therapy. I am not in the business of giving advice or telling a client how to live their life. I am here to help you work around the barriers that are stopping you from living the life you want to live.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
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Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
11:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • People in the foster care system
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Forensic Psychotherapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Transference Focused Therapy (TFP)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Simply Thrive Therapeutic Associates

    Clinic

    1340 Southeast Maynard Road#104Cary, NC 27511

    Open map

    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Flat path to the front door

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Up to$125per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSW

    State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

    9345-123, Wisconsin

  • LCSW

    North Carolina Social work Certification and licensure board

    C 013893, North Carolina

Certificates

  • NA

    NA

    NA

Education

  • UW Platteville

    MS (Master of Science), 2008

    Criminal Justice

  • Aurora University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2014

    Completed my 3000 supervision hours for LCSW