Elizabeth Papa
LPC and Registered Play Therapist focused on trauma and relationships
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About
Elizabeth Papa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with eight years of clinical experience. She practices in Virginia and is also licensed to practice in California. Her professional roles have included psychotherapist, play therapist, and life coach, and she works with people facing a broad range of concerns.
Her practice includes work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, military and veteran issues, PTSD, ADHD, and grief. She also supports people who have experienced trauma and abuse. Specialty areas listed include stress, family issues, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, and self esteem.
Elizabeth emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports understanding, growth, and balance. She draws from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based approaches and frequently uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy throughout the counseling process. She aims to identify approaches that fit each person’s goals and needs while maintaining a warm and respectful environment for exploration.
Her practice includes work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, military and veteran issues, PTSD, ADHD, and grief. She also supports people who have experienced trauma and abuse. Specialty areas listed include stress, family issues, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, and self esteem.
Elizabeth emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports understanding, growth, and balance. She draws from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based approaches and frequently uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy throughout the counseling process. She aims to identify approaches that fit each person’s goals and needs while maintaining a warm and respectful environment for exploration.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LPC 0701006635
- NPI Number: 1740636158
- License: LPC (Virginia)
Remote counseling with flexible communication options
Elizabeth adapts evidence-informed approaches to an online setting, offering sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She frames remote meetings as collaborative opportunities to explore current concerns, identify goals, and practice skills that can be used between sessions. The variety of contact methods allows clients to choose how they most comfortably connect.
She frequently integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques to examine the connection between thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to strengthen present-moment awareness, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to support emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. These methods are described in plain language and are selected together with the client so the plan fits individual needs.
Remote work can include session-based conversations, guided skills practice, and brief check-ins via messaging when that aligns with the client’s goals. Elizabeth discusses the fit of each approach up front and adjusts how she works to match the preferences expressed by the person seeking support.
What is Elizabeth Papa's clinical experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked as a psychotherapist, play therapist, and life coach. Her work has included support for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, relationship and parenting concerns, military and veteran issues, PTSD, and ADHD, as well as trauma and abuse.
Which credentials and licenses does she hold?
Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist. Her Virginia license number is VA LPC 0701006635, and she is also licensed to practice in California per her professional biography.
What languages does she offer counseling in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is she located?
She practices in Virginia.
How can someone work with her remotely?
She offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the communication method that best suits their needs.
Does she accept clients who live outside the United States?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to get started?
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