Elizabeth Skaff, LISW

Elizabeth Skaff is an Ohio LISW with 24 years of experience. She began clinical work after earning a master's degree in 1999 and has spent decades helping young adults and adults with everyday emotional and life challenges. Her practice includes help for depression, anxiety, anger, stress, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, and issues tied to attention and mood.

She started in inpatient child and adolescent care, working closely with families and schools. After receiving her independent license she moved into private practice and broadened her caseload to include more adults. For the past decade most clients have been young adults and adults dealing with transitions, decision-making, and problems with impulse control.

Elizabeth uses a practical, client-centered stance. She listens first, and then blends approaches to fit what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas often shape sessions because they focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, realistic steps that build momentum.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles when relationships and attachment issues are central. That work looks at feelings under the conflict and helps people name and respond to them differently. Sessions typically emphasize clear communication, improving self-control, and making everyday changes that reduce tension.

Clients are encouraged to set goals and try concrete strategies between meetings. Elizabeth has long noticed that being able to talk openly about frustration and stress often reduces isolation and helps people find clearer choices moving forward.

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help