Elizabeth Standifer

Primary Specialties

• Chronic Illness
• Mood Disorders
• Physical Disability
• PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)

Also Experienced With

• Anxiety
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Family Systems Approach
• Family Trauma
• Grief/Loss
• Humanistic Approach
• Life Transitions
• Mood Disorders
• Motivational Interviewing
• Panic
• Personality Disorders
• Psychosis
• Suicidal Ideation

Overview

For a decade, I've effectively assisted adults and teens dealing with abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, disability, gender identity, spirituality, cultural and racial equity, grief, trauma, domestic violence, and psychosis. With a background in Dance Movement Therapy, I specialize in helping adults with disabilities and their families navigate challenges related to ability, access, and inclusion.

My approach is grounded in Family Systems Theory and Strength-Based Therapy, focusing on empowerment, insight, mindfulness, emotional awareness, cultural identity, and self-understanding. As an LCSW with over 20 years of experience, I bring a versatile therapeutic toolkit, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and aspects of Mindfulness. I am actively pursuing clinical certification in Dance Therapy to further enrich my practice.

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• CareOregon
• Cigna
• Cigna EAP
• First Choice
• Kaiser Northwest Medicare Advantage
• Kaiser Permanente Northwest
• Medicare
• Moda Health Plan
• PacificSource
• Providence Health Plan
• Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• Trillium Community Health Plan
• United Healthcare
• United Healthcare EAP