Elizabeth Stivers

Elizabeth Stivers works with adolescents, adults, and families, bringing sixteen years of clinical experience to her practice in Maine.

She is a licensed clinical social worker in both Tennessee and Maine; her Maine credential is ME LCSW LC21760, a state-level clinical social work license that reflects advanced training and approval to provide clinical services. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Elizabeth earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in social work from The University of Chicago.

Elizabeth is committed to offering compassionate and professional care to everyone who seeks assistance. Her work has taken place in a wide range of settings - homes, community centers, hospitals, residential placements, outpatient clinics, and private practice - and she has supported individuals and families facing a broad spectrum of challenges.

Among the presenting concerns she addresses are grief and loss, depression and anxiety, school difficulties, family or sibling conflict, blended family dynamics, pre- and post-adoption adjustments, foster care challenges, and supporting children with chronic or critical illness. The families she sees benefit from her ability to view concerns through the lens of the whole family system while also attending carefully to each person’s individual needs.

In clinical work Elizabeth teaches healthy communication skills, helps individuals find the confidence and tools to make desired changes, increases clients’ understanding of the mental and emotional processes that shape their relationships, and supports people as they cope with the stresses of everyday life changes.