Elizabeth B. Boatwright, M.S., LAC
Background
My path to this work was not a straight line. I studied art history, then spent years in design and recruiting, learning early that real change asks something of us: heart, and no small amount of courage. In 2021, I began my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I earned my degree in 2025.
Every year before that one counted. We all carry stories we didn't choose, shaped by moments that changed us quietly, or all at once. I understand what it costs to face that kind of change, to sit still with discomfort rather than outrun it. I believe, too, that the crack is often where the light gets in.
I bring all of it into the room.
What to expect ...
You'll Learn To:
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Identify the patterns keeping you stuck (and how to interrupt them)
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Recognize when your protective parts are running the show
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Access your authentic Self beneath the armor and performance
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Build concrete coping skills that actually work for you
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Set boundaries without guilt
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Sit with discomfort instead of constantly running from it
You'll Leave Sessions With:
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Clarity about what's actually going on, not just what you think is going on
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Perspective shifts that change how you see yourself and your situation
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Specific tools and strategies you can use right away
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Homework that builds on what we discussed (small, doable actions)
What Growth Looks Like:
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Not linear. Some weeks you'll feel like you're backsliding (that's normal)
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Sometimes messy. Insight can be uncomfortable before it's helpful
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Gradual. You won't wake up "fixed," but you'll notice small shifts adding up
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Yours. Not based on my timeline or anyone else's expectations
