Rev. Elizabeth Hector , LCSW

Rev. Elizabeth Hector is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana. She blends trauma-focused care with a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She offers calm, accepting support for LGBT concerns and for those facing addiction or complex mood challenges such as bipolar disorder.

She brings 13 years of experience in social work plus many years in pastoral ministry. That mix shaped her gentle style and focus on acceptance regardless of gender, sexuality, race, or creed. She has worked with people across the lifespan, from youth settings to those facing chronic illness and end-of-life issues.

Her clinical work includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, paired with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies. She has long treated co-occurring disorders and trauma-related conditions, and often helps people regain a sense of control after chaotic periods.

Recently she has concentrated on youths in group home settings, addressing trauma, co-occurring disorders, and engaging families when possible. She also has experience with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

People who choose her therapy can expect practical steps and conversational work that center their goals. She collaborates with clients to set short-term aims and build skills for coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and communication or family-of-origin issues.

How trauma-informed approaches and online care work together

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and working at the client's pace. It helps people feel heard and guides them to set goals that matter to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and mood changes through short exercises and behavior changes.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional charge through structured sessions when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made together as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy makes these approaches more flexible. Video calls allow full conversation and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging offer short check-ins, skill reminders, or a way to journal between sessions. These formats help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.