Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Compassionate Psychotherapy Partner in Northern New Jersey
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life's most challenging moments. Since entering the human services field in 1993, I've worked extensively with diverse populations across educational, medical, and community settings. My practice integrates the evidence-based Internal Family Systems model to address complex issues like grief, addiction, and relationship transitions.With specialized expertise in supporting helping professionals and individuals facing health-related crises, I prioritize creating a safe space for clients to reconnect with their authentic selves. My commitment extends beyond clinical work through personal therapeutic practice and community initiatives addressing housing insecurity.
Services
Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Grief Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience across diverse therapeutic settings
- Specialized training in Internal Family Systems therapy model
- Proven expertise working with helping professionals and crisis situations
- Commitment to personal therapeutic practice and professional development
- Provides superbills for insurance reimbursement convenience
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions address emotional challenges through the Internal Family Systems model. This evidence-based approach helps clients navigate life transitions, mental health concerns, and relationship issues while reconnecting with their authentic selves. Sessions focus on cultivating self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Couples Counseling
Specialized counseling for couples navigating relationship challenges. The therapeutic process addresses communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, and conflict resolution while fostering mutual understanding and emotional connection through systemic therapeutic approaches.
Adolescent Therapy
Tailored therapy sessions for adolescents dealing with anxiety, self-harm, or life transitions. The approach incorporates age-appropriate techniques to address school stress, family dynamics, and identity exploration while supporting healthy emotional development.
Grief Counseling
Specialized support for individuals coping with loss through traditional and non-traditional grief processes. Services address complicated mourning, disenfranchised grief, and pet loss while helping clients navigate the emotional landscape of bereavement.
Addiction Recovery
Therapeutic support for individuals facing addictive behaviors and codependency patterns. The practice addresses recovery from substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and family dynamics while promoting sustainable healing and relapse prevention strategies.
People
Elizabeth Hanifin LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW with 30+ years experience in mental health, specializing in Internal Family Systems therapy. Former crisis counselor and clinical supervisor with expertise in grief, addiction, and supporting helping professionals.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, an evidence-based model that helps clients access their authentic self through parts work and systemic exploration.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider but can provide superbills for potential insurance reimbursement. Payment options include cash, check, and credit cards.
What are your areas of specialization?
I focus on grief counseling, addiction recovery, supporting helping professionals, and addressing relationship challenges through individual and couples therapy.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Please contact the office directly for current information about session formats and availability.
What populations do you work with?
I work with adults, couples, and adolescents, including specialized support for educators, healthcare professionals, and first responders facing occupational stressors.
