Elizabeth Sayles, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Elizabeth (Beth) Sayles

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
13 years in practice

I believe in a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy, where clients are empowered to discover their innate resilience and ability for growth

I (she/her/hers) am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, parents, adoptees, and families through life's challenges. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. I have worked across diverse settings, including providing assistance to families dealing with custodial issues, foster care, hospitals and medical issues, outpatient psychotherapy, and more. I believe in a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy, where clients are empowered to discover their innate resilience and potential for growth. Grounded in empathy and cultural sensitivity, my therapeutic style integrates evidence-based therapies and interventions to address a wide range of issues, from relational conflicts and grief to issues of infertility, parenting after loss, and adoption, I enjoy working with individuals and families going through various life transitions. I look forward to working with people looking to make a change or simply wanting support navigating the challenges of modern life.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
closed
Wed
2:30 pm 6:00 pm
Thu
2:30 pm 7:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • End of Life
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Histrionic Personality
  • Infertility
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

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

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Quartz – Wisconsin
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    8282-123, Wisconsin

Certificates

  • TAC Graduate

    Center for Adoption Support and Education

    TAC Graduate - successfully completed the 72-hour accredited assessment-based certificate Training for Adoption Competency program. Accredited by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence https://bcert.me/srwjwkutw

Education

  • Columbia University School of Social Work

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2011

    I completed the Advanced Clinical Practice with a focus on Family, Youth, and Children.

Other