Elizabeth Giele, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in New Mexico · 35 years in practice

Elizabeth Giele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 35 years of practice to helping people cope with stress, grief, anxiety, life changes, and career concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, New Mexico: C-08888 · expires July 2026
LICSW, Massachusetts: 1021086 · expires August 2027
LICSW, Rhode Island: ISW02400 · expires May 2027
LCSW, Maine: LC14589 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1174934244 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Giele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 35 years of practice to helping people cope with stress, grief, anxiety, life changes, and career concerns. She listens carefully and focuses on each person's values and goals to help them move forward. Her approach starts with a client-centered attitude.

She listens without judgment and learns what matters to the individual. From there she offers tools drawn from mindfulness, acceptance-based work, narrative methods, and coaching to build confidence and resilience.

Background and approach

Elizabeth has long experience supporting people through losses and transitions. That includes grief after a death, coping with serious illness, changes in work or relationships, and challenges tied to caregiving. She also addresses concerns around identity, intimacy, sleep, anger, and self-esteem.

She often blends short-term practical strategies with deeper conversations about meaning and life purpose. Sessions may include skills to manage strong emotions, ways to reframe difficult stories, and exercises that connect values to everyday choices. This mix helps people manage immediate problems and prepare for future challenges.

Clients can expect a steady, respectful presence and collaborative planning. Elizabeth draws on decades of experience to tailor plans that match a person’s needs and pace. She practices as an LCSW and LICSW based in New Mexico and works in English.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Elizabeth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coaching
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Elizabeth names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action, then pick small steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where people want clearer direction. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and building trust so the person feels understood and can explore choices at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She often blends ACT, mindfulness, and narrative techniques so the plan matches what feels most helpful and doable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can suit short check-ins or people who prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or medical appointments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, career questions, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and related life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and strengths-based, combining listening with practical tools from mindfulness, acceptance work, narrative approaches, and coaching.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 35 years of clinical and coaching experience supporting people through loss, illness, career shifts, and caregiving challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds credentials as an LCSW and LICSW and practices from New Mexico.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person's needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Elizabeth?

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