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Elizabeth Huntoon, LICSW

LICSW with 40 years experience
  • Trauma and relationship work
  • Grief and end of life
  • CBT and psychodynamic therapy

About Elizabeth Huntoon

Elizabeth Huntoon, LICSW, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience providing psychotherapy. The LICSW credential indicates that she is licensed to practice clinical social work independently in Massachusetts, and she brings decades of clinical training and practical experience to her work with individuals and families.

Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and the effects of physical and emotional abuse. She has extensive experience supporting people through workplace stress, infertility and adoption-related challenges, immigration and cultural adaptation, and end-of-life and aging issues. Her practice also encompasses trauma, grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and a wide range of coping and life-transition challenges.

Elizabeth emphasizes a warm, empathetic approach that meets each person where they are. She draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused methods to tailor care to individual needs. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she works to support and empower people seeking greater wellbeing and more satisfying relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elizabeth Huntoon have?

Elizabeth Huntoon has 40 years of experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy.

Is Elizabeth Huntoon a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. License details are MA LICSW 101388.

In which languages does Elizabeth Huntoon provide therapy?

Elizabeth Huntoon provides therapy in English.

Where is Elizabeth Huntoon located?

Elizabeth Huntoon is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Elizabeth Huntoon as my therapist?

You can work with Elizabeth Huntoon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elizabeth Huntoon work with international clients?

Elizabeth Huntoon does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elizabeth Huntoon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can connect with therapists in the format that works best for them, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity of care during life changes or when in-person visits are impractical.

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