- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and recovery
- Family of origin
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Kostura is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Pennsylvania with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and major life changes. She also addresses family of origin issues and related family problems.
She works with people facing panic, PTSD symptoms, grief, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She helps with body image concerns, eating issues, and problems tied to money or work stress. Elizabeth has experience supporting first responders and people dealing with gender dysphoria and postpartum depression.
Her practice emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills, understanding recurring patterns, and making changes that fit day-to-day life. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change and why.
Elizabeth aims to collaborate with clients to identify clear goals. She uses strategies that address thought patterns, coping behaviors, and relationship dynamics that stem from early family experiences. That includes work on codependency, guilt and shame, and hoarding concerns.
She offers counseling to people from diverse backgrounds and accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site button.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One common approach is cognitive behavioral work which looks at how thoughts and behaviors maintain anxiety or depression and teaches practical skills to shift them. Another approach she uses emphasizes processing difficult life events and family patterns by identifying recurring roles and reactions that started in childhood and continue to affect current relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will review your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust as you notice what helps. This partnership helps make sessions relevant to daily life rather than abstract theory.
The practical benefits of online therapy make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments. Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can reduce travel time, allow for shorter administrative check-ins when needed, and make scheduling more flexible to fit a lunch break or evening hour. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to continue focused, skills-based work with people managing stress, cravings, grief, or recurring family dynamics.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and life changes. Family of origin issues and related family problems are included.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize understanding patterns and changing behaviors that interfere with daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working in clinical settings with a range of concerns including PTSD, grief, and first responder issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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