Elizabeth Serens, LPC
- Addictions and recovery
- LGBT care
- Coping with life changes
About Elizabeth Serens
With a background working with diverse populations, Elizabeth brings experience supporting LGBT clients, individuals managing addiction, and those facing major life transitions. Her approach highlights each person’s strengths and pays close attention to the emotional nuances that accompany change, relationship stress, and identity exploration.
Elizabeth helps clients strengthen self-esteem, reduce isolation, and address communication and relationship dynamics through collaborative, evidence-based work. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she partners with clients to design personalized plans that reflect their goals and lived experiences. Whether someone is seeking greater self-understanding, struggling with social anxiety, or moving through a difficult transition, Elizabeth offers steady professional support delivered with empathy and practical guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elizabeth Serens have?
Elizabeth Serens has 16 years of experience.
Is Elizabeth Serens a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details - VA LPC 0701013288.
In which languages does Elizabeth Serens provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Elizabeth Serens located?
Elizabeth Serens is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Elizabeth Serens as my therapist?
You can work with Elizabeth Serens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elizabeth Serens work with international clients?
Elizabeth Serens does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elizabeth Serens cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Recovery and Relationships
Elizabeth Serens applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building. One common approach emphasizes developing coping strategies and emotional regulation skills to better manage anxiety, stress, addiction-related urges, and the intense feelings that accompany life transitions. These techniques teach concrete tools clients can use day to day to reduce distress and improve functioning.Another strand of her work centers on relational and identity-focused interventions that explore communication patterns, self-esteem, and interpersonal boundaries. This work helps clients navigate relationship dynamics, address commitment or control issues, and deepen understanding of personal values and identity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth collaborates with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds to ensure the work feels relevant and effective.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and continue treatment through life changes while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt approaches to the online format.