Lizbeth Borener

Lizbeth Borener is a licensed social worker with 20 years of practice in Michigan. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with life changes such as separation and divorce and the ripple effects those changes bring.

She creates a steady, supportive space where clients can talk through difficult emotions. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, and on building clearer communication and healthier coping habits. The tone is collaborative and straightforward rather than clinical.

Her approach draws on a mix of methods that match what each person needs. Lizbeth uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered listening and mindfulness practices. She aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and choose actions that fit their values.

Over two decades she has worked with issues like attachment worries, abandonment fears, loneliness, workplace stress, money concerns, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses common social anxiety and women’s emotional health in ways that focus on day-to-day improvements.

People who connect with her usually want a therapist who is direct, warm, and focused on real-life change. She emphasizes skills that can be practiced between sessions and helps clients set clear, manageable goals.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that move someone toward a meaningful life despite ongoing emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical ways to change unhelpful patterns through experiments and skills practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to try methods that match their needs and goals. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay focused and useful.

Confirm the current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continuing therapy through transitions like separation, grief, or changes at work by keeping momentum between in-person visits and homework exercises.