Elizabeth Burns, LCSW(She/Her/Hers)

Liz works with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, chronic illness, stress, and self-esteem concerns. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals coping with the emotional impact of serious or chronic medical conditions, caregiving responsibilities, and periods of uncertainty. Liz believes therapy offers a unique opportunity to feel truly seen, heard, and understood, and she strives to create a calm, supportive, and emotionally safe space where clients can explore their experiences openly and without judgment.

Liz’s approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. She views therapy as a partnership and works alongside clients to deepen self-understanding, strengthen coping skills, and build confidence in expressing their needs, goals, boundaries, and values. Grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered framework, her work focuses on helping clients navigate challenges, foster resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Prior to joining SelfWorks, Liz worked as a medical social worker at a Manhattan hospital specializing in hematology-oncology, where she supported individuals and families facing complex medical diagnoses. She earned her Master of Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, with clinical training focused on adults experiencing life-threatening and chronic illnesses. Earlier in her career, she worked for a nonprofit organization in Washington, DC that provided counseling services, healthcare access, educational programming, and workforce development resources, further deepening her commitment to compassionate, client-centered care.

Liz offers virtual therapy sessions through SelfWorks, providing flexible and accessible support to meet clients where they are.