My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.
My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.
Elizabeth Rawlinson (preferred name Ellie) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with individuals of all ages and from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ellie is passionate about helping others navigate the many challenges, stressors, and complexities of life so they can live more fulfilled lives. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Struggling with personal or professional relationships? Questioning where you want your life to take you? Procrastinating? Feeling down or sad? Consider therapy: Self-knowledge is good medicine. Speaking with a therapist in a collaborative relationship can give you a fresh perspective and help you change the way you understand your relationships and life. I am a patient, tolerant, empathic, reliable and responsive person. I bring to my work a sense of humor and a strong desire to stay up-to-date with advances in my field and related health fields. I have the expertise and training to work with individuals and couples across a wide range of concerns. Areas of special experience include anxiety and mood, bipolar and eating disorders, career development, relationships, and pressures that are particular to professional settings.
Psychotherapy can help end depression, anxiety, and bothersome thoughts and behaviors. It can also alleviate pain and help you enjoy life more. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Deer Park, New York, seeing clients in office and online, I specialize in helping clients discover and resolve the root cause(s) of their symptoms. I also help them understand how maladaptive thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors can keep them from achieving their goals and attaining happiness, so they can free up energy to make positive changes in their lives. Your session is time for you; it is your time to be heard.
I am passionate about supporting people through challenging times in their lives. Together we will design a treatment plan based on what you would like to accomplish and explore in therapy. I have experience with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I work with adults 18 and over suffering from depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), co-occurring conditions, relationship issues, and substance use conditions. Couples seeking therapy will be supported in rebuilding their friendship and intimacy, strengthening communication, and navigating challenges such as substance use in the relationship.
** Booking NOVEMBER 2026 ** Kelly is in the office Monday - Thursday 7am - 3pm, and does not have evening or Friday availability. She sees clients via Telehealth video sessions using the Simple Practice platform, via smart phone or computer. She also has limited slots to see clients in person for WALK AND TALK sessions in the local Providence Metro area. Kelly is licensed in both RI and MA. She works with young adults, adults, and seniors. She enjoys working with clients who consider themselves "high performers" as well as those individuals going through adjustment difficulties or transitional challenges. She works with people who are having trouble in their relationships, and folks with LGBTQIA+ concerns. She works with individuals who identify as ACOA (adult children of alcoholics), and people struggling with perfectionism and procrastination. She helps individuals with boundary-setting and direct communication. She hopes you'll consider her an ally to you. Kelly spent several years working in an oncology clinic, supporting clients and their caregivers dealing with cancer diagnoses, she also worked in other hospital settings including ER’s, psychiatric intake, as well as a PHP. She opened her private practice more recently. Kelly sees clients coping with grief and loss, and with those struggling with anxiety and self-esteem concerns. She believes that seeking therapy takes courage and that clients need connection, trust, and a safe space for their innermost thoughts and feelings. Therapy can be challenging work, but with it, comes the freedom to more fully enjoy life. She assists her clients with identifying strengths, processing emotions, and reviewing old patterns and beliefs while looking at new and different ways of examining life. Clients will work with her to develop healthier coping skills, increase self-awareness, and find the ability to express themselves more fully and learn techniques for self-love and forgiveness.
I'm interested in you and your unique mix of strengths and challenges, both external and internal. All that is specific to you that will unlock greater fulfillment, more satisfying relationships, and increased peace and joy - that is what we're after! Ultimately, we'll work together to uncover how to leverage your strengths and integrate your challenges to foster more happiness and purpose. Clients who work with me gain a clearer understanding of what is really going on for them and what is happening in their relationships. They are then able to find ways to make positive changes in their thoughts, assessments, and actions, resulting in greater functioning in their lives and more effective self-expression. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, hurt, or in pain, you don’t have to go it alone. I offer a thoughtful, grounded, and relational space where you can bring your authentic self and feel genuinely supported. Sessions are available at a variety of times, including evenings, weekends, and mornings. I invite you to reach out to schedule a Free 15-minute Video Consultation to see if I might be the right therapist for you!
I provide both teletherapy and telephone options . Please call me for a free 15 minute consultation to see how I can be helpful to you. I am a warm, compassionate and empathic therapist which, in combination with extensive training and skills developed over many years of practice, enables me to work successfully with people who are dealing with a wide variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, academic and career concerns, trauma, grief and life transitions. Because each individual is unique, I utilize an integrative approach including Psychodynamic therapy, Hypnotherapy, and CBT, among others, to find the best fit for you. Hypnotherapy can be very helpful in treating a variety of issues including stress, anxiety, and insomnia. CBT addresses negative and self-defeating patterns of thinking and behaviors that may be impacting your life and keeping you stuck and unable to move forward. I also provide stress management and mindfulness training. My area of expertise is working with adults with issues including relationships, life changes, identity, griefloss, depression and anxiety. My practice is diverse and includes people from many different life experiences.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey, specializing in anxiety therapy and stress counseling. Life can feel overwhelming at times. It’s not always easy to navigate challenges on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure how to move forward, I want you to know you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help. As a mental health therapist, I offer stress counseling and anxiety therapy in a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back. We’ll work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending evidence-based techniques with genuine care to help you uncover your strengths and build the life you want. Whether you’re struggling with relationships or simply feeling disconnected, I’m honored to walk alongside you as you take this important step toward healing and growth.
If you're feeling stretched thin between your work, your relationship, or both, and you're exhausted from carrying it alone, you're not imagining how heavy it's become. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same fight without knowing why. Maybe you're successful everywhere except in the parts of your life that matter most. Either way, you're likely here because you're ready for something to actually change, not just to talk about it. I'm Jon Abelack, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut, and I work with couples and individuals dealing with relationship strain, career stress, and burnout. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 20 years in high-stakes careers, so I understand firsthand what it's like to perform under pressure while your personal life quietly falls apart in the background. I bring that same direct, no-nonsense approach into the room. My work draws on Gestalt therapy and Relational Life Therapy, which means we don't just talk about your problems in the abstract. We pay close attention to what's actually happening between us right now, because that usually tells us more than any story about the past. I'll help you communicate more honestly, break the patterns that keep tripping you up, and set the boundaries you've been avoiding, whether that's with a partner, at work, or with yourself. This isn't therapy that drifts for years without direction. It's active, it's honest, and it's built to get you real, lasting movement toward a relationship, or a life, that actually works. If you're ready to feel grounded again, more connected, and back in control, I'd welcome the chance to talk about how we might work together.
Imagine you’re at the point where things aren’t completely falling apart, but you know something isn’t working the way it should. You’re handling responsibilities, showing up for work, your family, and the people who depend on you. On the outside, things look fine. But internally, you might feel stuck in the same arguments, the same stress, or the same patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to handle them on your own. You may be the kind of person who usually figures things out yourself. You push forward, solve problems, and keep things moving. But when it comes to communication in your relationship, managing stress, or navigating a major transition, it can feel like you’re running the same play over and over and getting the same result. That’s often when people reach out. My role is to help you slow things down and make sense of what’s actually happening underneath the surface. In our work together, we focus less on venting and more on understanding patterns, improving communication, and building practical strategies that you can apply in real life. If you come in as a couple, I help both of you step out of the cycle you’re stuck in so you can actually hear each other and move the conversation forward. If you come in individually, we focus on identifying what’s keeping you stuck and developing clear, actionable ways to change it. My style is active, structured, and solution-focused. I ask direct questions, offer clear feedback, and help you translate insight into real change. The goal isn’t just to talk about problems. The goal is to help you move forward with more clarity, better communication, and practical tools you can use outside the therapy room. If you’re motivated to do the work and ready to approach things differently, therapy can be a powerful place to reset patterns and start building something healthier going forward.
Working with me means you’ll have a therapist who is both straightforward and supportive. I’m not the type to just sit back and nod, I want you to leave our sessions with something useful you can actually apply to your everyday life. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I’m warm, approachable, and honest, but also that I bring a little humor and creativity into the process. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership. I’ll meet you where you are without judgment, and I’ll also challenge you when it’s needed, because growth happens outside of our comfort zone. Whether we’re working through grief, relationship struggles, or just the stress of daily life, I’ll help you find clarity, perspective, and practical ways to move forward. It’s also important to know that I value authenticity. I bring my full self into the room, and I encourage you to do the same. I want you to feel safe, understood, and also empowered to experiment, grow, and discover new possibilities for yourself.
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Durham therapists offer various evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and trauma treatment. Many also provide specialized services for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
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Durham therapists commonly address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work-related stress, trauma recovery, family conflicts, and seasonal mood changes. Many also specialize in couples counseling, adolescent therapy, and life transitions.