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Elizabeth Syder

Elizabeth Syder, LCSW

Florida

Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW11739
NPI
1194147272
Experience
7 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Florida

These details come from information Elizabeth supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness skills
  • Compassion fatigue

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Syder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and related concerns that come from caregiving or high-demand roles.

Elizabeth treats each person as an individual and focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to manage unhelpful thoughts and strong feelings. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and psychodynamic ideas when they help clarify patterns that keep someone stuck.

In a typical session she helps clients identify specific goals, practice new coping strategies, and test changes between meetings. She frames difficulties like anxiety or low mood as experiences that can be worked with rather than fixed labels. That approach keeps the focus on actions a person can take now to feel steadier.

Elizabeth speaks English and Spanish and brings seven years of clinical work to conversations about identity, immigration concerns, body image, family of origin issues, and young adult transitions. She encourages realistic steps that balance work, family, and health pressures.

People who choose her often want clear tools and straightforward discussion. She asks practical questions, offers behavioral exercises, and follows up on what worked between sessions. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

BHow sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and then commit to actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and day-to-day life. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting as progress is reviewed together.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how she offers care. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins on hectic days, or avoid travel time. It can also allow practice of skills in the places where problems actually happen. Ask about session length and the specific online options when completing the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityBody imageFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include body image, immigration issues, panic and phobias, and young adult concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and skills-focused, using cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and DBT skills alongside psychodynamic ideas when useful. Sessions emphasize concrete tools and real-world practice.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Elizabeth has seven years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience informs her use of behavioral strategies and therapeutic skills.

Is she a licensed clinician in my state?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices under that credential.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific rates during the intake process.

What do I do to begin?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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