Elizabeth KosturaLPC

Elizabeth Kostura is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience helping people during difficult times. She supports individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. Elizabeth aims to make therapy approachable and practical for people feeling overwhelmed by big transitions or sudden crises.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and shapes each session around the person in front of her. Conversations focus on current struggles, coping skills, and steps that can make day-to-day life easier. Sessions may include practical tools for managing panic, mood shifts, and substance-related concerns.

Elizabeth has worked with people dealing with postpartum depression, sexual assault recovery, gender dysphoria, and body image challenges. She also brings experience supporting first responders and those coping with grief, divorce, financial pressure, and family-of-origin issues. Her background covers both sudden disasters and long-term stressors.

In session she emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's story and goals. Therapy is presented as a step-by-step process where the client helps set the pace and priorities. Elizabeth aims to listen well and offer clear, usable strategies for changes clients want to make.

Elizabeth practices in Pennsylvania and communicates in English. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and accepts international clients when appropriate. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How evidence-based methods fit into online therapy

Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make concrete changes. Two approaches commonly used in evidence-based work are skills-focused therapy and trauma-informed care. Skills-focused therapy teaches practical strategies for managing panic, anxiety, and low mood, and it is useful for people needing tools to handle daily stressors. Trauma-informed care emphasizes safety and pacing, helping people process painful experiences while attending to how their body and emotions respond.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as work progresses. Clients are invited to give feedback so the approach can shift to better match their needs.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is useful. It can also let people attend from different locations, which helps those managing relocations or international schedules. Ask about current session options and scheduling when you complete the intake questionnaire.