Elizabeth (Beth) McErlean
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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.
Practice hours (EST)
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
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