- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace challenges
- Grief and loss
About K.
K. Elizabeth Garzarelli is a licensed counselor who helps people facing big life changes and emotional strain. She brings 33 years of experience and focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, and workplace difficulties. Her style is warm and collaborative, aimed at helping clients find steady footing during hard times.
She often works with people managing caregiver stress, health transitions, and midlife shifts. She also supports those dealing with isolation, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can use between meetings to feel more capable and calm.
Elizabeth offers client-centered conversations that put the person's experience first. She draws on existential ideas to help people think about meaning and choices. For trauma-related work she uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing along with hypnotherapy when appropriate. These tools are used to reduce distress and support recovery from upsetting events.
Her credentials are LPC and LCMHC and she practices in North Carolina. Elizabeth describes her work as practical and respectful, helping people rebuild confidence and plan next steps. She aims to create a straightforward, supportive space where people can address problems and set realistic goals.
People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to change and bring those goals to the first session. The therapist then tailors the approach to each person's needs, using techniques that fit their situation and pace.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and choices, offering a space where the therapist listens closely and helps identify next steps to try between sessions. This approach is useful for stress, self-esteem concerns, and navigating life transitions.Existential therapy looks at meaning, values, and the decisions people face in midlife or during major change. It helps clarify what matters most and supports planning actions that align with personal goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend techniques that fit the client's needs. That makes sessions feel collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Different formats can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a lunch break, or audio-only sessions may require less bandwidth. Online options can reduce travel time and help people balance care with work, caregiving, or medical appointments while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and workplace issues, plus caregiver and health-related transitions.
What is the therapist's overall approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and on understanding meaning and choices when facing life changes.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 33 years of professional experience supporting people through significant personal and career transitions.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
Credentials shown are LPC and LCMHC, and practice location is North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.