- Trauma and PTSD
- Family of origin
- CBT and EMDR
About Elizabeth
Rev. Elizabeth Hector is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana with 13 years of clinical experience and nearly three decades of ordained ministry. She focuses on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, and parenting challenges. She also lists family of origin issues among her focuses.
She brings a background in pastoral work alongside social work practice. That mix has led her to work across age groups, from youth settings to adults facing chronic illness and end-of-life concerns. Her approach emphasizes acceptance of gender and sexuality differences.
Her clinical work has involved co-occurring disorders and trauma-related presentations, including clients where post-traumatic stress and substance use intersect. She has experience with Multi-Systemic Therapy and group work in residential settings for teenagers. Much of her recent practice has centered on trauma and helping people reduce chaotic patterns that interfere with daily life.
Therapeutically she uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods are applied to mood disorders, process addictions, and relational and family difficulties.
She notes work with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, autism spectrum concerns, communication problems, forgiveness and guilt, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. People interested in addressing patterns that began in the family they grew up in can expect practical talk about roles, expectations, and current behavior patterns.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In practice that looks like the therapist asking questions, summarizing what she hears, and helping clients make sense of their choices and feelings. It can help with relationship and family patterns and with self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include practical exercises and behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered as part of her work with trauma. In-session EMDR techniques are intended to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and help people process traumatic material alongside other therapeutic supports.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide whether to prioritize EMDR, CBT, mindfulness practices, or client-centered conversations based on the issues presented and the person's goals and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online or remote session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, or preferable when they need a shorter check-in or less travel. Licensed professionals commonly adapt CBT and client-centered exercises to remote sessions, and EMDR protocols can also be used with online adjustments when appropriate.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, LGBT concerns, parenting, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside CBT and EMDR to help people talk through current problems and develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical practice as an LCSW plus nearly 28 years of ordained ministry experience prior to social work training.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW based in Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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