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Elizabeth McKinley, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Elizabeth is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Elizabeth. View 38 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Colorado

Recent reviews

Elizabeth is helping me greatly, thank you so much for your assistance.

Reviewed December 2024

As somebody that was completely nervous about talking to somebody from the second I met Elizabeth I knew I had someone in my corner. I appreciate her more than words could ever explain. Thanks doc…

Reviewed November 2024

More about Elizabeth

  • 27 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I have been providing therapy/counseling in various settings for almost 30 years, most recently hospital-based psychiatric emergency crisis intervention. My areas of expertise include: crisis intervention; suicide risk assessment, prevention, and safety planning; general substance abuse treatment information in Colorado; parenting (human growth & development, infants to adolescents to adults); supervised and therapeutic visitation for non-custodial parents/guardians; family conflict (not to be confused with couples counseling); couples counseling; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) fo...

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Specialties

Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Compassion fatigue
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Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
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Licenses

Elizabeth McKinley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669124111.

  • LPC · Colorado · LPC.0016009 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Elizabeth McKinley

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

38 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Great Helped Recommend Knowledgeable Professional Excellent Grateful Helping Listens

Elizabeth is helping me greatly, thank you so much for your assistance.

Reviewed December 2024

As somebody that was completely nervous about talking to somebody from the second I met Elizabeth I knew I had someone in my corner. I appreciate her more than words could ever explain. Thanks doc…

Reviewed November 2024

I enjoy my sessions with Elizabeth and feel they are greatly productive. She does a fantastic job listening and empathizing, and I appreciate her sending me resources and exercises to do outside of our sessions to address my concerns

Reviewed November 2024

Elizabeth is friendly, understanding, patient, and provides diverse tools for me to direct my self-growth. She is honest when she needs to be and supportive with my slow but steady progress. I appreciate how she encourages me without any judgment. It's nice to have someone in my corner that has such knowledge, experience, and compassion.

Reviewed November 2024

Elizabeth has been a very helpful through a challenging time. She is level headed, her counseling is pragmatic. Highly recommend.

Reviewed August 2024

She is excellent

Reviewed August 2024

I enjoy my sessions with Elizabeth. I feel heard, understood and respected and receive helpful advice, and resources.

Reviewed July 2024

Elizabeth listens to me and gives me room to talk through my problems. She gives me different resources and ways to think through my issues. She's been very helpful in helping me navigate life's problems and, as this is my first attempt at therapy, has made the process a positive and sometimes fun one.

Reviewed June 2024

She has been wonderful and helpful

Reviewed May 2024

I feel like we connected well, and I will continue to use her for my therapy

Reviewed March 2024

Elizabeth is an engaged and knowledgeable therapist. She cares about the outcomes of my therapy and is kind and passionate.

Reviewed February 2024

I highly recommend Elizabeth! She has been so helpful for me getting through big family events.

Reviewed November 2023

She’s a lovely human being

Reviewed November 2023

Elizabeth has been extremely helpful in supporting me while I unpack a lot of "stuff" - Her patience and expertise have been very much appreciated. Very professional and very engaged in my healing, and helping me build a toolbox to handle a variety of things that I've struggled with over the years. Truly grateful BetterHelp has made therapy accessible for those of us who need help - and that's ALL OF US.

Reviewed November 2023

Elizabeth was very kind and supportive. She offered tips to help me cope with challenging situations and gave me strength and courage to stay calm during rough times. I highly recommend her for support, guidance and encouragement.

Reviewed November 2023

Elizabeth is knowledgeable, a calm and clear communicator, and I feel like she is very present during our sessions. I appreciate her communication style and the way she presents questions, and how she seems to guide our time in a way that both allows me to focus my thoughts but also maximizes how we use the sessions.

Reviewed November 2023

An excellent listener and absorber of emotionally complex topics. Her input is well thought out and obviously informed.

Reviewed November 2023

She’s great, I’ve only had 3 sessions but she listens when I need it, she gives me great advice and is always positive.

Reviewed September 2023

This is my first time trying therapy and Elizabeth has been extremely helpful and wonderful to speak too.

Reviewed August 2023

I have been on BetterHelp for a little over a year now and Elizabeth is the reason I keep renewing my membership. Her unwavering support and guidance have become an integral part of my life, and I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like without her by my side.

Reviewed August 2023

Elizabeth has a way of asking questions that make you think and gets to the bottom of what it is I am doing or needing to do. She has a no nonsense approach that is exactly what I needed. She has been good at sharing materials/articles that are relevant to me. She is a solid skilled therapist.

Reviewed July 2023

Elizabeth is always a joy to talk to. Not only is she very professional and insightful when you present her with your situations and troubles, but she just genuinely seems like a good person who wants to help you. She navigates sessions in such a way that if you have a pressing issue on your mind that you want to discuss she will allow you to release that stress and have a more open discussion type session. At the same time if you don’t have much specifically to talk about that day she will work through her prepared discussion topics which target the overarching issues that have been identified as needing worked on.

Reviewed May 2023

I have only had a few sessions with Elizabeth, but could tell almost immediately that she was skilled in her profession. The same day of our initial meeting, she sent me additional reading materials and a workbook that she thought could be useful for me in my situation. She read what I shared prior to our initial meeting so she was already familiar with the help that I was looking for when we first spoke. She asks me specific questions so she can gain a better understanding of my situation and she offers realistic solutions. I feel like she really does listen to and addresses my concerns which I have not felt with all therapists. She's very engaged and makes you feel like you really are being supported. I would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone seeking therapy. I chose Elizabeth based on her extensive expertise and she demonstrated that to me over our limited, but helpful interactions.

Reviewed March 2023

Elizabeth has helped me through tough health issues and anxiety. She is a good listener and she offers helpful strategies to cope with anxiety and stressors in life.

Reviewed January 2023

Elizabeth is intelligent and caring. She gives excellent advice and is great at discerning when to give advice and when to simply listen. She is by far one of the best therapists I have ever had and I would definitely reccomend her!

Reviewed December 2022

Elizabeth is great- she quickly hones in on the issues at hand and is incredibly empathetic.

Reviewed November 2022

Elizabeth is amazing, she’s been so helpful and really attentive to my therapy needs and situation. It’s been a great experience!

Reviewed November 2022

My first phone session with Elizabeth went well. She gave me good tools to handle my problem.

Reviewed November 2022

I was not doing good. My depression was so bad that I was ideating and even trying suicide. Elizabeth saved my life. She quickly identified the direness of my situation. And she knew exactly how to help me. I recently celebrated my 35th birthday and this is possible because of Elizabeth. Elizabeth has so much valuable experience in the field, she guided me through terrible experiences with psychiatrists and helped me identify what a good psychiatrist looks like. I’ve been told by friends and family to seek professional help all my life. And when I finally did, I discovered the mental health industry is hard to navigate. The experience of going through disappointing experiences with therapists and psychiatrist is a discouraging one. There are times I felt I was doing something wrong and felt unheard. I was desperately trying to call out for help and was being told you’re fine. Elizabeth listened to my distress call. She held tight to me in my darkest days, constantly checking in on me and making sure I was safe. Since finding Elizabeth, I have now been diagnosed by a psychiatrist for Bipolar Disorder. I am now taking lithium for the manic episodes and Effexor for the depression. I am balanced and living my best life now. This is possible because of Elizabeth. I’d like Elizabeth to stay my therapist for the rest of my life. If such a thing was possible. Thank you Elizabeth, you have changed my life for the better, I am so grateful to you.

Reviewed November 2022

Elizabeth has been a great woman to speak with. I don't feel judged at all and can tell her everything going on. She really is there to listen to me and help me through my struggles. I'm so excited we matched...I wouldn't wanna talk to anyone else.

Reviewed November 2022

Elizabeth has helped me in the two sessions we have met. I think she is knowledgeable and she has given me some great tips and help.

Reviewed September 2022

She’s been great!

Reviewed August 2022

She is very forthright and knowledgeable. Also makes the effort to make sure I feel comfortable

Reviewed July 2022

She’s great. Really listens to me

Reviewed June 2022

Really communicative and appreciate her advice

Reviewed May 2022

I was feeling hopeless with therapy after my previous experiences. I was feeling like I would never get better. Elizabeth gave me hope and assurance again. She listened to what was going on with me and studied my better help test results. She helped me identify I have bipolar disorder and gave me step by step instructions to find a psychiatrist. Due to my high test results, she informed me that the recommended treatment does involve medication. I am so grateful to have found an experienced expert and I finally feel like I am in good hands. Elizabeth is also a master of communication, she knows how to build a connection, how to be companionate and informative at the same time. I look forward to our sessions every week, and I know, I am heading the right direction to get treatment.

Reviewed May 2022

Elizabeth has been great. She has provided necessary information to make me feel safe and supported during our conversations and between messages. She checks in regularly and replies timely. I am excited to continue working with her.

Reviewed March 2022

After only a few sessions Elizabeth helped me identify some underlying fears behind my symptoms and gave me lots of helpful methods to work on them. Elizabeth is very attentive, reliable and professional and I strongly recommend working with her!

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elizabeth McKinley offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Elizabeth McKinley works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Elizabeth McKinley speak?

Elizabeth McKinley speaks English.

How many years of experience does Elizabeth McKinley have?

Elizabeth McKinley has 27 years of experience.

Where is Elizabeth McKinley licensed to practice?

Elizabeth McKinley is licensed to practice in Colorado.

Does Elizabeth McKinley accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Elizabeth McKinley does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Elizabeth McKinley offer?

Elizabeth McKinley offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Elizabeth McKinley?

Elizabeth McKinley can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Elizabeth McKinley?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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