Elizabeth Barthol , LPC

Elizabeth Barthol is a licensed counselor in Michigan with ten years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with a compassionate, respectful approach to help clients build confidence, increase motivation, and improve self-esteem. She emphasizes sensitivity and respect in every interaction and works to create a therapeutic space that meets each person where they are.

Elizabeth tailors conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client, shaping the work together to reflect personal goals and life circumstances. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and frames therapy as a process of empowerment and growth. Whether someone is navigating mood challenges, relationship or identity questions, or everyday stress, she aims to support and empower them through steady guidance and collaborative planning.

Her practice centers on practical, client-focused care that honors each person’s experience while offering tools and perspective to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Support and Flexible Online Care

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem-solving to address symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. These approaches help clients learn tools for managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions, improving day-to-day functioning, and building confidence in coping with life’s demands.

She also emphasizes individualized treatment planning, shaping interventions to match each person’s unique situation and goals. That collaborative process helps direct the work toward issues like identity and relationship concerns, motivation, and self-esteem, with the therapist and client choosing strategies together based on what feels most useful.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives and varied schedules. These options increase accessibility and make it possible to receive consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, allowing clients to engage in therapy in the ways that feel most manageable and effective for them.