Elizabeth Hand

Bio

*To schedule a family therapy session please call (773) 496-4433

Are you ready to make a change and explore your connection to yourself and others? I am passionate about supporting you through life’s hardships and helping you uncover ways to live your life to the fullest. I aspire to provide an empathetic, challenging, and nonjudgmental environment where we can determine your individualized goals and work to accomplish them together.

I believe that you can benefit from a therapeutic relationship that is centered on understanding your unique strengths and challenges. I want to help you explore and identify your individual skillset by utilizing many techniques and evidence-based practices to help you meet your goals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois and New Jersey. I graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Denver in 2009. I have over 13 years of experience working in multiple therapeutic settings, including outpatient, partial hospital care, intensive outpatient, special education, domestic violence support center, and in-home services. I specialize in children, adolescents, families, and adults. I have experience treating various mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, somatic therapy, art therapy, play therapy, and Trauma Focused-CBT.

I am certified in Interpersonal Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens, and Mental Health Integrative Medicine. I have received advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health.

I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals. Please reach out to Clarity Clinic to schedule an appointment.

In-network insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield • Self pay • United • Cigna • Aetna • Medicare •

Specialties

ADD/ADHD Behavior Therapies • Adjustment Disorder • Anger Management • Anxiety • Autism • Bipolar Disorder • Borderline Personality Disorder • Daytime Sleepiness • DBT/CBT • Depression • Domestic Violence • Gender Dysphoria • Grief and Loss/Bereavement • Insomnia • LGBTQIA+ • Life Coaching • Life Transition • Major Depressive Disorder • Mindfulness • Mood Disorders • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Occupational Difficulties • Personality Disorder • Phobias/Irrational Fears • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Trauma • Relationship Issues • Sadness • Self Esteem • Sleep Disorder • Social Anxiety • Stress/Worry • Suicidal Thoughts • Women's Health Issues

Education and training

• University of Denver, Master of Social Work

Languages spoken

• English

Pronouns

• she/her/hers