Elizabeth Skaff

Elizabeth Skaff is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 24 years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on the client's needs and goals and uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people sort through stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship strain. Elizabeth believes a supportive, nonjudgmental space makes it easier to think clearly and move forward.

After earning a Master of Science in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in 1999, she began work on an inpatient psychiatric unit. That early work focused on children and adolescents and involved coordination with families and schools. Two years later she received her independent license and moved into private practice.

Over the past two decades in private practice Elizabeth broadened her caseload and now works mainly with young adults and adults. Common topics include transitions to adulthood, family and relationship stress, self-esteem, impulse control, mood concerns, and coping with life changes such as divorce and separation. She also addresses issues related to ADHD, addictions, and anger.

Her approach is flexible rather than formulaic. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to link thoughts, feelings, and actions, while using solution-focused techniques to build small, practical steps toward change. Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centered ideas shape how she listens and responds.

Clients can expect clear discussion of goals, collaborative planning, and encouragement to try modest experiments between sessions. The focus is on workable steps that fit everyday life and help reduce overwhelm.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It emphasizes empathy, reflection, and working at the client's pace to clarify values and goals. This approach helps when people need a steady, understanding space to talk through life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that get in the way of everyday tasks.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which ideas to try first and will adjust methods based on how they respond. That lets sessions focus on what matters most to the client's goals.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online care can reduce travel time and make it simpler to have brief check-ins or follow-up conversations during a work break. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking so you can choose what best fits your routine.