Elizabeth Windley, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 35 years in practice

Elizabeth Windley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 3399 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1346545613 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Windley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings decades of experience and a calm, direct manner to sessions. She aims to make talks feel practical and focused so parents can find usable steps quickly.

Elizabeth offers short-term and longer-term support for life changes, coping with loss, and addictions. She also addresses issues around body image, intimacy, and relationship choices like polyamory and non-monogamy.

Background and approach

Conversations center on what a person needs now and on small steps that can make life more manageable. Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thinking and try new behaviors. Sessions often include working on specific skills, testing different reactions, and planning realistic choices between visits.

The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person's goals. With 35 years of practice, Elizabeth has worked with a wide range of concerns including hospice and end-of-life topics, eating issues, bipolar mood concerns, and feelings of isolation. She aims to treat people with sensitivity and respect while keeping discussions straightforward.

Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled in formats that fit busy lives. The focus is on helping people regain confidence, reduce distress, and find clearer options for moving forward.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Bipolar disorder
Body image
Communication problems
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love

Approaches Elizabeth names

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Online support

How CBT and online sessions work together

Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks down problems into manageable steps, teaches practical skills, and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and body image concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and comfort level. Adjustments are made over time so the plan fits how the person responds and what they want to achieve.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and role-play. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing feedback, homework check-ins, and quick coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem issues. Other areas include addictions, body image, intimacy, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a practical, collaborative style rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying thought and behavior patterns and trying concrete alternative responses.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Elizabeth has 35 years of professional experience working in social work and mental health settings. That background includes hospice and end-of-life counseling and a wide range of mood and relationship concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee. Sessions are listed as provided from Tennessee.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats let people pick what fits their schedule and needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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