Elizabeth Emen, LCPC, LPC, LMHC has been providing therapy for over 15 years.
Services are Neurodiversity-affirming, PDA-affirming, and adoption-competent
Specializing in..
Trauma
Grief/Loss
Anxiety/Stress
Family Conflict/ Relationships
Identity Development & Exploration
Gender & Sexuality
Immigration Stressors, & Cultural/Racial Dynamics
Adoption
Neurodivergence
ADHD
PDA Autism
Working Together..
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All services are provided through telehealth: secure, private video sessions from wherever feels most comfortable.
For many people, especially those navigating sensory sensitivities, demand-related stress, or the logistics of caregiving, removing the commute, the waiting room, and the office, isn't a reduction, it's what makes consistent, effective support possible in the first place.
Telehealth also means access to therapy isn't limited by geography within licensed states. Therapy services are available across Maryland, Virginia, DC, and New York.
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Services are provided out-of-network.
Support is available for the questions to ask an insurance carrier to verify out-of-network benefits.
All service fees are due at time of service. Insurance carriers are not billed directly, however receipts are provided for those who choose to submit for reimbursement.
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Therapy:
Initial Intake- 90 min: $350.00
Individual or Family Therapy - 50 min: $225.00
Parent Consultation/Support:
90 min: $350.00
50 min: $225.00
Payment is due at time of service.
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Getting Started:
Phone and email communication are both supported for answering questions and beginning services.
Support with completing intake documents available upon request.
The use of AAC devices are welcome.
During Services:
Session reminders are available via email and can be adjusted to your needs.
Once identity and location are confirmed at the start of telehealth sessions, camera and microphone use is adjustable to your needs.
Text chat during telehealth sessions is available within the video platform for anyone who prefers typing to speaking.
Movement welcome and encouraged during sessions.
When chosen by clients, caregiver presence in sessions remains welcome and supported throughout services.
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Neurodiversity-affirming practice begins with the idea that brains work differently, and that's a good thing.
Many people measure themselves against made-up standards and expectations for behavior, and are impacted by attempts to fit into those standards.
There is no single "correct" way for a brain to work. Differences in attention, communication, sensory processing, and social interaction are understood as natural variations, not deficits to correct or behaviors to normalize.
In working together, goals are built around what actually works for a given person and their nervous system, not around appearing more typical or meeting imposed expectations.
Accommodations aren't just a way of managing challenging behavior; they are relational and environmental adjustments that rely on deep understanding of self and other. When something feels hard, the first question is what the environment or expectation is asking of you, not what's wrong with you.
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Healing happens within relationships, not apart from them.
For children and teens, the caregiver relationship is often the most powerful lever for change, a more consistent and enduring than any single hour in session. Parents and caregivers are the experts on their child’s strengths and needs, and developing an alliance in therapy is essential to the growth for any child.
An attachment-focused approach treats therapy as one part of a larger ecosystem: the goal is to strengthen the relationships and community connections that already exist.
A space to be you, be real, and be connected.
Therapy FAQS
What can I expect in therapy?
To be welcomed just as you are. To understand all aspects of the therapy process and the services you are receiving. To determine the course of your therapy, be regarded as the expert you are. Your questions are welcome at all times, your ideas are valued and guide the support you receive, and accommodations are available to make support as accessible as possible.
Do you accept my insurance?
ECS is out of network with insurance, however, we support you with providing the information you may need to file an out of network claim for reimbursement of your expenses.
We realize that without access to health insurance, the out of pocket cost is not accessible to many. ECS is committed to social justice and advocacy work toward systemic changes that make support more accessible- ask about how! Please follow us at, www.neurovisible.org
How long will services last?
Therapy can be challenging and will likely stir and increase difficult feelings. You may get more clarity around difficult choices, make changes that are often new and perhaps uncertain, or deepen your awareness of social inequities and systemic challenges. The goals you have in mind will guide the timing, frequency and process of therapy and/or consultation support. The connection you are offered will be authentic and enduring.