Elizabeth (Beth) Fitzpatrick, LCSW

Elizabeth (Beth) Fitzpatrick is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, career strain, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and anger. Beth works directly with clients to talk through feelings and practical problems, then build steps forward.

Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify unhelpful thinking and change daily habits. Solution-Focused Therapy informs short-term planning so clients can try concrete steps between sessions.

Beth also brings Trauma-Focused Therapy into work when past events shape current patterns. That often means pacing sessions around what a person can tolerate and building coping skills before addressing deeper material. She explains options plainly and focuses on what the person wants to change.

Sessions typically involve conversation, skill practice, and small, measurable goals. Beth helps people develop routines for better sleep, reduce reactivity, and manage work or relationship strain. She leans toward practical exercises and clear next steps rather than long, open-ended discussion.

Her background spans clinical settings and community care across California. Beth encourages people to start by naming one or two problems they want to shift. From there she helps create a plan that fits everyday life and the client’s real responsibilities.

How her approaches translate to online sessions