- Short-term goals
- Sport performance background
- Compassionate style
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Bittner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with three years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, and low self-esteem. She speaks directly and kindly, and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
Her work is practical and individualized. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. She has experience supporting athletes with sports performance anxiety and with returning to sport after an injury, and she brings that same focus on goals and action to other concerns.
In sessions she prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She helps people address issues like body image, communication problems, control and eating-related concerns, guilt and shame, seasonal mood shifts, and social anxiety. For people coping with trauma or self-harm thoughts, she works to create steady, step-by-step plans for safety and coping.
Elizabeth emphasizes collaboration. She talks through what matters most to the person and sets practical steps to try between meetings. She encourages small, measurable changes that can reduce panic and anxiety over time.
When someone is ready to begin, she asks a few questions to match goals and then arranges sessions that fit the person’s schedule. Her approach is straightforward and focused on helping people regain confidence and better daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and moment-to-moment coping. One commonly used approach teaches breathing, grounding, and exposure-style strategies to reduce panic and immediate anxiety symptoms; these techniques help people recognize panic patterns and try gradual steps to feel less overwhelmed.Another useful approach centers on skills for mood and behavior change, such as setting small achievable goals, tracking progress, and adjusting routines to improve energy and motivation. This helps with depression, seasonal mood changes, and problems with eating and body image.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
The practical benefits of online therapy are fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping continuity when life is unpredictable. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to follow through on goals between meetings and to check in from different locations without needing travel time.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth focus on?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include body image, eating-related problems, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, with straightforward conversations and tailored plans. She focuses on small, actionable steps to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and has worked with athletes on performance anxiety and returning to sport after injury.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.